Deadlines Soon: VA Spacelabs ICS Support, NAVSUP Hull Penetrator Assembly, and MCRD Parris Island Brass Sale
Related opportunities
Executive takeaway
Three items in this batch merit immediate attention based on timing and decision leverage. The VA software support requirement has a firm amended due date of January 23, 2026 at 10am EST. NAVSUP’s hull penetrator assembly notice is framed as a one-source intent, but it explicitly allows other sources to submit capability information that can impact whether the government competes the buy. The Marine Corps brass sale is attachment-driven—move quickly to confirm the sale terms and bid instructions.
What the buyer is trying to do
VA: FY26 Spacelabs ICS Software Support Services (36C10B26Q0093)
The VA is extending the submission deadline via Amendment 0001; no other changes are indicated. This is a time-sensitive software support requirement where the government has signaled stability in scope/terms aside from the due date.
NAVSUP: “59--ASSY, HULL PENETRAT” (N0010425RFD67)
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support is signaling an intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1 for a defined NSN and quantity, delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Kittery, ME). They will still consider information from responsible sources within the stated window to decide whether to compete the action.
USMC: MCRD Parris Island Brass Sale (M00263-26-BRASS1)
The Marine Corps is running a brass sale; the synopsis directs bidders to the attachments for details. Treat this as a compliance exercise—sale terms, inspection/pickup, and bid format will be spelled out in the provided documents.
What work is implied (bullets)
- VA software support: provide ongoing support services for Spacelabs ICS software (verify scope and deliverables in the solicitation and attachments).
- NAVSUP supply/manufacturing: furnish NSN 7H-5935-017106090-L1 (TDP VER 001), quantity 30 each, delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (verify packaging/QA/qualification details in the solicitation).
- USMC brass sale: submit a bid to purchase brass per the attachment-defined sale structure and conditions (verify inspection, removal, and payment requirements in attachments).
Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)
- Bid (VA) if you can meet the amended due date and you have credible experience supporting healthcare/enterprise software environments under federal terms (confirm exact requirements in the solicitation package).
- Bid (NAVSUP) if you can manufacture or supply to the cited NSN/TDP version and can meet qualification requirements at award per FAR 52.209-1 (as referenced in the notice).
- Bid (USMC brass sale) if you are equipped for government surplus/material purchases and can comply with removal logistics and any attachment-defined timelines.
- Pass if you cannot meet near-term submission timing, cannot satisfy qualification requirements (NAVSUP), or cannot manage pickup/logistics obligations common to sales programs (USMC—verify specifics in attachments).
Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say 'verify in attachments')
- VA 36C10B26Q0093: Amendment 0001 acknowledgment and a submission that meets the amended deadline (Jan 23, 2026, 10am EST); all other instructions verify in attachments.
- NAVSUP N0010425RFD67: capability statement or proposal content as applicable; evidence you meet qualification requirements at time of award (per FAR 52.209-1 reference); any commercial-item alternative notice (15-day note) verify in attachments/notice text.
- USMC M00263-26-BRASS1: bid form/pricing format and compliance documents verify in attachments.
- For all: confirm submission method, file naming, and amendment tracking in the posted documents (verify in attachments).
Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)
VA software support: Treat pricing as a defensible labor-and-support model. Use prior federal awards and your internal historical delivery data to validate hours, escalation coverage, and any tooling costs. Confirm whether pricing is fixed-price, T&M, or another structure in the solicitation (verify in attachments).
NAVSUP NSN supply: Anchor pricing around qualified manufacturing/sourcing cost, QA/testing, packaging, delivery, and the risk premium associated with qualification requirements at award. The notice also flags potential applicability of trade agreements/free trade agreement clauses if included—ensure your supply chain can support compliant origin requirements as needed (verify in solicitation).
USMC brass sale: Price is about resale value net of transport, handling, and any required removal costs. Your best research inputs are current scrap/commodity benchmarks and your specific logistics plan, plus any inspection opportunity details in the attachments.
Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)
- VA: team with a specialist familiar with the Spacelabs ICS environment if the solicitation expects product-specific expertise (verify in attachments).
- NAVSUP: if you are not the manufacturer, consider teaming with a qualified manufacturer or authorized supplier aligned to the NSN/TDP version and qualification pathway.
- USMC brass sale: partner with a local logistics/haul-off firm if the attachments require strict pickup windows or specific handling requirements.
Risks & watch-outs (bullets)
- Deadline compression: VA’s due date is imminent; build in time for portal/email submission issues and amendment acknowledgment.
- One-source posture (NAVSUP): this is not a typical open competition; your best angle may be a capability statement that clearly demonstrates qualification and ability to meet the NSN/TDP requirement.
- Qualification requirements: NAVSUP states award will be made only if qualification requirements are met at time of award—do not assume you can “get qualified later.”
- Commercial item consideration window: the notice indicates interested parties may identify capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days—timing matters (confirm applicability to your approach).
- Attachment-driven requirements: the USMC brass sale synopsis provides minimal detail; missing an attachment requirement is the fastest way to get rejected.
Related opportunities
- DA10--FY26 Spacelabs ICS Software Support Services (36C10B26Q0093)
- NAVSUP “59--ASSY, HULL PENETRAT” (N0010425RFD67)
- MCRD Parris Island Brass Sale (M00263-26-BRASS1)
How to act on this
- Open the BidPulsar notice and download every attachment/amendment; build a one-page compliance matrix (especially for the brass sale).
- For VA: finalize your response to meet the amended deadline and ensure Amendment 0001 is acknowledged as required.
- For NAVSUP: decide whether you are submitting a proposal (if solicited) or a capability statement to challenge the one-source approach; explicitly address qualification readiness at award.
- Submit early, then re-check the notice page for any last-minute amendments.
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