N0010426QSC68
46--BROMINATOR ASSY
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT > NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
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NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg RFQ for a Brominator Assembly (commodity buy) under NAICS 333310 with government source inspection, MIL-STD-2073 packaging, FOB Origin, and OEM authorization/traceability requirements.
This requirement is outside Trace’s core SATCOM/C5ISR/CDS/IT lanes and falls under a low-priority manufacturing NAICS. No relevant Trace past performance or OEM distribution relationship evidence is present.
Low strategic value, likely small-dollar, and high compliance/traceability risk if not the OEM/authorized distributor. Evidence set is partial but sufficient to judge poor fit.
Scope summary
- Supply Brominator Assembly ACN 3HD 9999-LL-CYD-5198 per Sections C/D/E and attachments.
- Provide firm unit/total pricing and PTAT on quote sheets.
- Government source inspection; inspection and acceptance at origin.
- Packaging per MIL-STD-2073; FOB Origin freight terms.
- Option quantity up to 100% of line item 0001.
- If not OEM, provide OEM authorization letter and pricing/traceability documentation per RFQ.
- Provide Awardee CAGE and Inspection/Acceptance CAGE.
- Delivery to USS SANTA BARBARA (LCS 32) per shipping/consignment instructions.
- Comply with applicable FAR/DFARS clauses, including export-controlled items and executive compensation reporting.
Dimension scores
Total
- 13/100
Technical Fit
- 2/20
Commodity hardware buy (Brominator Assembly) under NAICS 333310 does not align with Trace’s core capabilities (SATCOM, CDS, C5ISR, IT O&M). Company profile lists 333310 as a registered NAICS with lower BD priority. Evidence: item is a product buy with MIL-STD-2073 packaging and source inspection.
Past Performance
- 1/20
No evidence of Trace past performance with NAVSUP WSS or shipboard water treatment commodities. Company profile past performance is DISA/USAF/USSF/Army/MDA lanes, not NAVSUP WSS commodity buys.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 5/10
Appears to be a stand-alone RFQ (full and open) and not restricted to a vehicle Trace lacks. Access is possible without a vehicle, per RFQ language. No set-aside indicated.
Competitive Position
- 1/15
RFQ requires OEM authorization/traceability if not the manufacturer. Trace has no stated OEM relationship in this commodity. Competitors are likely OEMs/authorized distributors; no differentiators for Trace are evident.
Risk
- 2/15
High risk of noncompliance and inability to source without OEM authorization; specialized ship delivery and government source inspection add execution risk. Partial docs prevent confirming technical details in Sections C/D/E.
Strategic Value
- 0/10
Transactional, likely low-dollar commodity buy outside core lanes; does not open a target agency lane or advance strategic vehicles/mission areas.
Compliance
- 2/10
RFQ requires OEM authorization letter, MIL-STD-2073 packaging, and government source inspection. Trace has no evidence of meeting OEM authorization or commodity packaging/inspection processes for this item. No set-aside barrier, but traceability requirement is a likely blocker.
Concerns
- Lack of OEM authorization/traceability could disqualify offer.
- Specialized shipboard part may be brand-specific; limited vendor pool.
- Government source inspection scheduling could delay delivery if processes are not established.
- Partial document access; technical specs in Sections C/D/E not reviewed.
- Short response timeline relative to sourcing and compliance documentation needs.
- Packaging to MIL-STD-2073 and shelf-life controls may require specialized processes.
- Potential export-control handling requirements.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM or authorized distributor of the specified Brominator Assembly.
- Packaging/QA capability for MIL-STD-2073 and government source inspection.
- NAVSUP WSS-focused supply chain partner familiar with LCS-class ship deliveries and documentation.
Competitive position
- If teamed with OEM: guaranteed traceability and accelerated delivery to meet ship schedule.
- Established packaging/QA to MIL-STD-2073 with proven government source inspection readiness.
Bid/No bid factors
- Outside Trace core competencies; NAICS 333310 is low-priority for Trace.
- Explicit OEM authorization requirement with no evidence Trace can meet it.
- Commodity supply with low strategic value for Trace.
- Partial RFQ access; key technical sections not reviewed.
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3.01_RFQ_N0010426QSC68_25324-0120.PDF.pdf
3.01_RFQ_N0010426QSC68_25324-0120.PDF.pdf
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Summary
Partial review (sections 1 and 13 only) due to large file. The document is an RFQ (N00104-26-Q-SC68) from NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg for a BROMINATOR ASSY (ACN 3HD 9999-LL-CYD-5198), listing unit delivery lines to USS SANTA BARBARA (LCS 32). The RFQ notes contractual details including government source inspection, MIL-STD-2073 packaging, FOB Origin, bilateral award acceptance requirement, option quantity (up to 100%), and several FAR/DFARS clauses (e.g., 252.203-7000, export control, reporting executive compensation).
- Solicitation: N00104-26-Q-SC68 (RFQ) — issued 2026 APR 11 (document header).
- Line item: 0001 ACN 3HD 9999-LL-CYD-5198 — BROMINATOR ASSY; shelf life 0-00; references technical requirements in Sections C, D, E, and attachments.
- Quantity/delivery: 1 EA per ship-to lines 0001AA and 0001AB; solicitation includes an option quantity up to 100% of item 0001.
- Ship-to / place of performance: USS SANTA BARBARA / AUSTAL COS LCS 32 (consignment instructions referenced).
- Inspection & acceptance: Government source inspection required; acceptance at origin (inspection at origin/acceptance at origin noted).
- Packaging & shipping: Packaging required per MIL-STD-2073; All freight is FOB Origin.
- Award vehicle/administration: This RFQ is for a buy; resultant award will be issued bilaterally and requires contractor written acceptance prior to execution; awardee CAGE and inspection CAGE requested on quote.
- Traceability requirement: If not OEM, vendor must provide OEM authorization letter (authorized distributor proof) and historical pricing/invoice evidence if item not previously purchased or price increased.
- Contracting POC: Brett A. DePalma, email: BRETT.A.DEPALMA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (listed as POC).
- Contract clauses present: 252.203-7000 (compensation of former DoD officials), 252.225-7048 (export-controlled items), 52.204-10 (reporting executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards) — implies reporting/compliance obligations for primes/subs.
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 30258
Notice lineage:
- 179763d181774b9392a26eb527ccdd48 (posted 2026-04-13) - current
Last synced: 2026-04-21T16:00:17.145558+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T16:01:41.505493+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: 0c909d9758d355ef8181434137b7b08bc8ed3fb86bebc882d4b588097ef37334
Latest package notice: 179763d181774b9392a26eb527ccdd48
Latest package documents: 2
Evidence limitations- 3.01_RFQ_N0010426QSC68_25324-0120.PDF: restricted (unreadable)
- 3.01_RFQ_N0010426QSC68_25324-0120.PDF.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- Only partial document evidence was available from the upstream package.
- 2026-04-21T16:00:17.153284+00:00: 179763d181774b9392a26eb527ccdd48 with 2 docs
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