Soliciation Spotlight: Navy repair RFQ for circuit card assembly (FFP/NTE/EST repair-only quote)

Executive takeaway

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg) is re-opening a repair RFQ for a circuit card assembly with a firm-fixed approach: only repair pricing (FFP, not-to-exceed, or estimated) is acceptable, and quotes that are limited to test and evaluation are explicitly rejected. The buyer is operating under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), encourages accelerated delivery, and expects a compliance-heavy execution environment (Government Source Inspection, MIL-STD packaging, FOB origin, CAV reporting, Item Unique Identification, and WAWF payment workflows).

What the buyer is trying to do

The Navy is trying to restore serviceability of an existing asset via repair (not replacement, not new procurement). This action is positioned for speed (EAF; accelerated delivery encouraged) while still enforcing standard DoD controls for traceability, inspection/acceptance, and invoicing.

The solicitation is identified as N0010426QUA28 and was amended to re-open the close date until 27 FEB 2026 (no other changes noted in the amendment language).

What work is implied (bullets)

• Perform repair of the specified circuit card assembly item(s) (repair-only pricing is required).
• Support accelerated delivery where feasible (early delivery is encouraged and accepted before scheduled delivery dates).
• Execute Government Source Inspection (GSI) and comply with inspection/acceptance requirements.
• Provide MIL-STD packaging and ship FOB origin/source.
• Complete required CAV reporting.
• Meet IUID (Item Unique Identification) requirements per DFARS reference cited in the solicitation snippet.
• Invoice via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using the payment/invoicing structure referenced (details appear as “see schedule/TBD” in places—verify in attachments).
• Be prepared for a bilateral award that requires written acceptance prior to execution.
• Perform admin diligence: verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

Who should bid

• Repair firms with demonstrated capability in electronics/circuit card assembly repair aligned to NAICS 334412 and PSC 5998.
• Shops that can operate under Government Source Inspection and manage compliance items like MIL-STD packaging, IUID, and WAWF.
• Teams that can commit to rapid turnarounds (EAF environment; accelerated delivery encouraged).

Who should pass

• Vendors intending to propose new manufacture/replacement instead of repair.
• Vendors planning to quote only test and evaluation (T&E) without repair (explicitly not accepted).
• Firms that cannot support FOB origin, required reporting (CAV), or inspection regimes (GSI).

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• Repair-only price stated as FFP, NTE, or EST (ensure the quote is for repair, not T&E-only).
• Acknowledgment that award is expected to be bilateral and requires written acceptance prior to execution.
• Confirmation of compliance with: MIL-STD packaging, Government Source Inspection, FOB source, and CAV reporting.
• IUID compliance acknowledgement per the DFARS requirement cited (verify exact clause/reference in attachments).
• WAWF invoicing readiness (payment instructions show “TBD/see schedule” elements—verify in attachments).
• Any representations/certifications indicated (the snippet references annual reps & certs—verify required forms in attachments).
• Verification of nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to submitting.
• Submission method: electronic submission via email (address redacted—follow the solicitation instructions in the official docs).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

• Anchor your repair estimate to actual repair scope drivers: inspection/diagnostics time, parts replacement assumptions, rework/labor hours, required documentation, and retest needed to return to serviceability. Do not separate out T&E as a standalone offer—ensure it is integrated into a repair line item/pricing approach.
• Model compliance costs explicitly: Government Source Inspection coordination, IUID marking/verification steps, MIL-STD packaging materials and labor, and CAV reporting effort.
• Plan for schedule pressure: since accelerated delivery is encouraged under EAF, assess whether you can offer earlier shipment without driving disproportionate expedite costs.
• Use internal history: if you have repaired similar PSC 5998 / circuit card assemblies, use your own actuals as the most defensible basis.
• Validate payment workflow assumptions: WAWF instructions contain “TBD/see schedule” placeholders in the snippet—confirm in the schedule/attachments to avoid pricing in avoidable cashflow risk.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with a specialist that already has mature processes for IUID implementation if this is a gap in your current shop flow.
• Use a packaging partner experienced in MIL-STD packaging if you can’t reliably do compliant packaging in-house.
• If your repair bench capacity is tight, consider teaming for surge repair labor to support accelerated delivery expectations (while maintaining a single, coherent QA/inspection interface for GSI).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• T&E-only quotes will be rejected; make sure your proposed price is clearly for repair of the item(s).
• Bilateral award means you should be ready to provide written acceptance promptly; don’t let internal approvals become the schedule bottleneck.
• Compliance-heavy execution: IUID, GSI, MIL-STD packaging, FOB source, and CAV reporting can create avoidable delays if not planned from day one.
• Schedule ambiguity: multiple fields in WAWF instructions show “TBD/see schedule.” If the schedule/attachments add required data items or receiving activities, it can affect admin effort and lead time—verify in attachments.
• Item verification: the solicitation emphasizes verifying nomenclature/part number/NSN prior to response; mismatches can cause quote rejection or downstream nonconformance.

Related opportunities

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• 30--ACTUATOR,ELECTRO-ME, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
• 53--SCREW,CAP,HEX HD
• 49--TEST SET SUBASSEMBL, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
• 58--PANEL,SIGNAL DISTRI, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF (synopsis/limited data rights context)

How to act on this

1. Pull the full RFQ package for N0010426QUA28 and confirm schedule line items, delivery dates, and any “see schedule” placeholders (especially WAWF/IUID specifics).
2. Build a repair-only price (FFP/NTE/EST) that includes the compliance workload (GSI, IUID, packaging, CAV).
3. Confirm you can support accelerated delivery and document your realistic turnaround approach in the quote.
4. Submit the complete quote package via the specified email submission method in the solicitation documents by 27 FEB 2026.

If you want a second set of eyes on go/no-go and a compliance-focused outline before you submit, reach out to Federal Bid Partners LLC.