N0038326RH051
N0038326RH051
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT > NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA > NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
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NAVSUP WSS presolicitation for a 5-year repair Requirements LTC covering three radar-related NIINs (FSC 5841) under NAICS 334511.
Government explicitly intends to award sole source to BAE (CAGE 0D0D0); items are AMC 3C and source approval is required (FAR 6.302-1).
Trace lacks evidence of Navy NAVSUP WSS radar LRU repair past performance or approved-source status; scope sits outside Trace’s core SATCOM/SE&I lanes.
Primary solicitation was only partially reviewed; Exhibit A text extraction is corrupted. However, the posted synopsis clearly states sole-source intent and SAR requirement, which are decisive blockers.
Scope summary
- Approved-source status with NAVSUP WSS for the three NIINs (AMC 3C); successful Source Approval Request (SAR) if not already approved.
- Depot-level radar receiver-transmitter repair capability for NIINs 015687044, 014813659, 016465802, including parts provisioning within repair price.
- Compliance with UID/serialization and marking (2D data matrix; UID for items ≥$5,000 and specified classes).
- Ability to perform under a 5-year Requirements contract; accept DPAS-rated orders; orders via DD Form 1155.
- Adherence to specified packaging/handling instructions (per RVPR 1106239256).
Dimension scores
Total
- 12/100
Technical Fit
- 3/20
Scope is depot/repair of radar receiver-transmitter items (FSC 5841; NAICS 334511) per PKG document and solicitation notes. Trace’s core capabilities emphasize SATCOM, SE&I, CDS, MPE, and IT O&M rather than radar LRU depot repair. No evidence provided of organic radar repair capability.
Past Performance
- 3/20
Company past performance shows DISA, Army, USAF, Space Force, MDA; no evidence of NAVSUP WSS radar repair contracts. This is a new customer/mission area for Trace with limited transferability.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 4/10
Presolicitation not restricted to a specific vehicle; however, it is intended as a sole-source award to BAE. Vehicle access is not the barrier, but approved-source status is. Scored as full/open access per guidance.
Competitive Position
- 0/15
The notice states intent to sole source to BAE (CAGE 0D0D0) and designates items AMC 3C under FAR 6.302-1 with source approval required. This confers a dominant incumbent position to BAE and leaves Trace as a clear underdog.
Risk
- 1/15
Very high capture/technical risk: Government source approval is required, evaluation may not complete in time, and award may proceed to meet Fleet needs. Without approved-source status and radar repair credentials, probability of success is extremely low.
Strategic Value
- 1/10
Even if accessible, this narrow radar LRU repair LTC offers limited alignment with Trace’s strategic lanes. It does not materially advance Starshield/LEO, MPE/CDS, or JADC2 positions; creating a new NAVSUP WSS repair line is unlikely given sole-source posture.
Compliance
- 0/10
Compliance hurdle: “Government source approval is required for award” and items are AMC 3C. No evidence Trace is an approved source for these NIINs. While set-aside and NAICS are acceptable, lack of source approval is a likely disqualifier.
Concerns
- Sole-source intent to BAE (CAGE 0D0D0) under FAR 6.302-1 severely limits competitive access.
- Source Approval Request (SAR) processing may not complete in time; government may continue award to meet Fleet needs.
- Lack of proven radar LRU depot repair capability and required test equipment/data rights.
- DPAS-rated order schedule pressures and UID/marking compliance burdens.
- Low projected quantities reduce business case for qualification investment.
Teaming opportunities
- OEM/BAE relationship or licensing unavailable; without OEM support, SAR/qualification is unlikely.
- Approved-source status with NAVSUP WSS absent; requires SAR with qualification data and demonstrations.
- Specialized radar repair/depot facilities, procedures, and test equipment not evidenced in Trace’s portfolio.
Competitive position
- Only viable path would be pursuing NAVSUP SAR with demonstrable radar repair capability—no current evidence supports this.
- Absent OEM support or prior approval, probability of qualification before award is minimal.
Bid/No bid factors
- Notice states intent to award sole source to BAE (CAGE 0D0D0).
- Items designated AMC 3C; FAR 6.302-1 cited; approved-source requirement.
- Solicitation indicates LTC renewal with BAE (incumbent signal).
- Exhibit A extraction corrupted; solicitation only partially reviewed; however, sole-source language is explicit in synopsis.
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1106239256_EXHIBIT_A.pdf
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1106239256_EXHIBIT_A.pdf
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Summary
Filename indicates this is an Exhibit A attachment for the solicitation, but the extracted text is corrupted/encoded and not interpretable. The reviewer could not identify any procurement-relevant information (scope, deliverables, PO location, dates, set-aside, clearances, or incumbency clues) from the extraction. Processing metadata shows the full document was processed and reviewed, so the issue appears to be extraction/encoding rather than an intentional redaction.
- Filename: 1106239256_EXHIBIT_A.pdf — suggests 'Exhibit A' to the solicitation (likely an attachment with scope/requirements).
- Extracted text is garbled/encoded (non-readable characters), preventing identification of scope, deliverables, performance location, dates, or security requirements.
- Processing metadata: processing_mode=full_document and review_status=reviewed — entire file was processed but yielded corrupted text, indicating an extraction/encoding failure.
- Extractor reported as 'ready' in inventory; no selected sections provided — no partial review to rely on.
- No explicit mentions found of NAICS, set-aside, due date, vehicle, incumbent, or teaming instructions in the extracted content.
1106239256_PKG.pdf
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Summary
Packaging instruction (RVPR) dated 9 Feb 2026 listing three radar-related line items (FSC 5841). The file provides nomenclature, NIINs, unit quantities, and packaging codes for spare/repairable items—useful for logistics/sustainment scope and parts identification.
- Document type: RVPR packaging information, date 9FEB2026
- Three line items (A001–A003) under FSC 5841 (radar equipment)
- Nomenclature: REC-TRANS RADAR; RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, RADAR; RA, AIRCRAFT, MATERIA
- NIINs provided: 015687044, 014813659, 016465802
- Unit quantity/packaging: EA (each), quantity appears as 1 for listed items
- Includes packaging/handling codes (e.g., BG B ED A; RC A; K3 LT D ED A) relevant to shipping and sustainment
- No contract vehicle, set-aside, place of performance, or pricing info present in this document
Solicitation - N0038326RH051.pdf
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Partially reviewed: Too large
Summary
Partial extraction (sections 1 and 31 of 61; document flagged too_large) of a NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia solicitation. The file states this will result in a 5-year requirements contract for repair/modification of items listed in Attachment A with firm-fixed prices for ordering periods; orders placed via DD Form 1155 and the contract is DPAS-rated. Selected text includes detailed Unique Item Identifier (UID) / serialization and marking requirements. Review limited to provided sections only.
- Customer: Department of the Navy — NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia (agency from opportunity context and header).
- Contract type/scope: 5-year REQUIREMENTS contract for repair/modification of items specified in Attachment A; priced orders and firm-fixed prices requested for each year.
- Ordering/administration: Orders to be issued on DD Form 1155 (confirming orders allowed via electronic transmission); ordering period = 5 years from award.
- Regulatory/priority: Contract is a DPAS-rated order (Defense Priorities and Allocations System).
- UID / serialization: Detailed Unique Item Identifier (UID) clauses — UID required for delivered items with Government unit acquisition cost $5,000+ and other specified classes; requires 2D data matrix symbology (ISO/IEC 16022) and compliance links.
- Technical NAICS: 334511 (Extracted NAICS provided in opportunity context).
- Set-aside: No set-aside used (opportunity context).
- Incumbency / contractor mention: Document header line: “LPIA LTC renewal with BAE” — indicates potential incumbent or prior contractor involvement (needs verification).
- Solicitation size/structure: Quantities are government estimates (neither minimum nor maximum); all parts for repairs to be furnished by contractor and included in repair price.
- Due date / timeline: Solicitation due date per opportunity context — 2026-06-05T14:00:00-04:00.
Technical details
Entry: sync
Review status: Up to date
Logical upstream opportunity: 46034
Notice lineage:
- 3829b2a50be84762b753a4e05c159a54 (posted 2026-04-21) - current
- 5d676183fc084296baa79e004d622b95
Last synced: 2026-04-21T19:20:09.542767+00:00
Last analyzed: 2026-04-21T19:21:58.371455+00:00
Latest package fingerprint: be2ddd77a0a0e67fe9f7bd0be7aab7567c9e64313fd8e11d1ed8e7af430492a6
Latest package notice: 3829b2a50be84762b753a4e05c159a54
Latest package documents: 3
Evidence limitations- Solicitation - N0038326RH051.pdf: partially reviewed (too large)
- 2026-04-21T19:20:09.544467+00:00: 3829b2a50be84762b753a4e05c159a54 with 3 docs
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