How to bid on Combat Systems Repair IDIQ for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) needs repair and refurbishment services for Surface Combat/C4I Systems. This includes items like UHF SATCOM Antennas, amplifiers, Radomes, MK-32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes, SLQ-32 Antenna Enclosures, and Decoy Launching Systems.

This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award Contract (IDIQ-MAC), meaning multiple vendors can win a spot and then compete for individual task orders over time. The contract has a base year with four additional one-year option periods, offering a long-term opportunity for successful bidders.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 15, 2026. All responses must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are generally not considered.

The agency will evaluate proposals received by the deadline to select the vendors for the multiple-award contract.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in ship building and repair, specifically those with experience in maintaining or modernizing naval combat and C4I systems. The applicable NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repair), with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

Firms with capabilities in material procurement, industrial fabrication, repair, installation, refurbishment, and modernization of the listed Navy systems, particularly those operating in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area, will find this a strong fit. Some work may also be required elsewhere within or outside the continental United States.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to the original source on the portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents related to this opportunity. Once you have access, carefully review all instructions and requirements for submitting your proposal.

Tips for a competitive response

Since this is a Firm Fixed Price contract, ensure your proposed pricing is competitive and accurately reflects all costs for management, technical, labor, logistics support, materials, equipment, and facilities. Clearly demonstrate your ability to perform the required services within the specified budget.

Pay close attention to any specific certifications mentioned, such as the requirement for MK-36 (SRBOC) and MK-53 (NULKA) Decoy Launching System (DLS) work. Provide clear evidence of all necessary certifications and qualifications. Detail your experience with similar systems and projects, especially those for the US Navy or FMS Surface Combat/C4I Systems.

Given that the primary place of performance is the Hampton Roads Area, highlight your local presence or your plan for efficient operations within a 50-mile radius of Naval Station Norfolk, if applicable. If you have capabilities for CONUS or OCONUS requirements, describe those as well.