N0010426QQA83
MODULATOR
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT > NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
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Quick analysis
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg RFQ to repair a specific Navy NSN modulator (CAGE 53711, Ref 5336325) with a requested 180-day RTAT and Government Source Inspection.
The solicitation text requires proof the offeror is an authorized distributor of the original manufacturer’s item; Trace has no evidence of OEM authorization for this part.
This is a one-off depot-level repair under NAICS 334419 (a lower-priority NAICS for Trace) with low strategic value and no aligned past performance cited.
Only an SF-30 amendment is provided in the file set; it simply extends the due date. Core technical/SOW details and OEM data rights are not in the documents reviewed, but the authorized-distributor requirement in the notice text is a clear disqualifier.
Scope summary
- Repair of MODULATOR per OEM standards for NSN/Ref 5336325 (CAGE 53711).
- Government Source Inspection required; item must pass OEM-spec testing before acceptance.
- Requested Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): 180 days from receipt in CAV to government acceptance; price reductions for late RTAT.
- CAV reporting within 5 business days of receipt; RTAT measured via CAV Action Date entries.
- Marking per MIL-STD-130; packaging per MIL-STD-2073.
- FOB Origin; Navy handles freight via CAV SOW.
- Notice of CMMC Level requirements (level not specified in text).
- Only authorized distributors of the OEM item will be considered for award; proof on company letterhead required.
- UII/valuation and WAWF invoicing; Buy American/Balance of Payments certificate language present.
Dimension scores
Total
- 17/100
Technical Fit
- 4/20
Work is depot-level repair of a specific Navy modulator (NSN/part 5336325, CAGE 53711). Trace’s core strengths are SATCOM integration, NSA TI/CDS, MPE/edge compute, OCONUS FSR, and managed IT—not OEM-authorized component repair. Limited alignment beyond general C5ISR hardware experience. (Opportunity description)
Past Performance
- 4/20
No cited Trace past performance with NAVSUP WSS depot repairs or OEM-authorized electronics repair. Company profile lists DISA MPE-S, Army FSR, USAFCENT comms, EMSS, ABMS, SHIELD—adjacent but not directly relevant to NAVSUP repair of a specific NSN component. (Company profile)
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 5/10
Appears to be full and open RFQ via NAVSUP WSS; not restricted to a vehicle Trace holds, but also not issued under a Trace prime vehicle. Access is possible without a special vehicle. (Evidence ledger indicates amendment only; no vehicle restriction stated)
Competitive Position
- 0/15
The notice states consideration for award will be given only to authorized distributors of the OEM item. No evidence Trace is an authorized distributor for the OEM (CAGE 53711). This is a clear competitive disqualifier. (Opportunity description)
Risk
- 2/15
Very high risk due to likely disqualification on OEM authorization; specialized repair, GSI, RTAT penalties, and potential need for OEM data/tooling further elevate delivery risk. (Opportunity description)
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Transactional repair of a single NSN under NAICS 334419 (listed as lower BD priority for Trace) provides minimal strategic expansion or synergy with priority lanes. (Company profile; opportunity description)
Compliance
- 1/10
Compliance gap: solicitation limits award to authorized distributors of the OEM item; Trace lacks evidence of such authorization. Other clauses (CMMC notice, MIL-STD marking/packaging, GSI) add burdens but the OEM authorization alone is disqualifying. (Opportunity description)
Concerns
- Disqualification risk without OEM authorized-distributor status.
- Lack of OEM technical data, tooling, and approved repair procedures could preclude compliant repair.
- GSI and RTAT penalty framework impose schedule and financial risk.
- Potential CMMC level requirement unknown at this stage; compliance risk if level exceeds current posture.
- DPAS-rated order obligations may constrain schedule flexibility.
- BAA/Balance of Payments compliance for any replacement subcomponents.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM authorization letter or teaming with the OEM/authorized distributor for this specific NSN (CAGE 53711).
- Access to OEM technical data, repair manuals, and specialized test equipment/fixtures.
- Experience and process alignment for CAV reporting, GSI coordination, and Navy depot repair workflows.
Competitive position
- If teamed with OEM: OEM-authorized repair ensuring compliance with RTAT and GSI requirements.
- Demonstrate proven CAV reporting discipline and on-time RTAT performance metrics.
Bid/No bid factors
- “Only authorized distributors” requirement—Trace not identified as authorized for OEM CAGE 53711.
- Amendment-only file set; no SOW/drawings in documents reviewed, limiting technical validation.
- NAICS 334419 (lower BD priority for Trace) and commodity-like depot repair scope with limited synergy to core offerings.
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Summary
Standard Form 30 amendment to solicitation N00104-26-Q-QA83 issued by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg). The amendment (Mod 0001, effective 2026-04-09) administratively extends the solicitation due date to 4:30 PM local time on 2026-04-30 and contains contracting office identifiers and location information.
- Solicitation/contract ID: N00104-26-Q-QA83 (appears in header)
- Amendment/Modification number: 0001; effective/modification date: 2026 APR 09
- Issuing office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH (N00104) — 5450 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2411
- Primary administrative action: extends receipt/offer due date to 4:30 PM local time on 2026-04-30
- Creator office code: N7M2.21 (contracting office or POC code present)
- Document is an amendment (SF-30) — implies previously issued solicitation exists; this file does not include technical/statement-of-work details
- No set-aside, place of performance, or evaluation criteria disclosed in this amendment text
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30445
Notice lineage:
- 9105c533c2564e95a4f9b66cfcfd0ae2 (posted 2026-04-13) - current
- 47132252bbfb4ca4929a8f4a389e39b5
Last synced: 2026-04-21T15:29:25.646406+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T15:30:21.380092+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: a861b8d7a3d7a23abadc5daf1192919af681c06e9c8bd039651213c0e80521ba
Latest package notice: 9105c533c2564e95a4f9b66cfcfd0ae2
Latest package documents: 1
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