How to bid on Gearbox Assembly repair and modification for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying

The Department of the Navy needs a contractor to repair, upgrade, test, and inspect gearbox assemblies. The goal is to return these units to a serviceable, ready-for-issue condition. This involves inspection, component repair and replacement, reassembly, and testing procedures.

The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, labor, materials, parts, and test and tooling equipment. The government will not provide equipment such as fixtures, jigs, dies, patterns, or special tooling. This is a repair purchase, not a new manufacturing requirement.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Offers received after this deadline will not be considered for award.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for firms with existing Government Source Approval for these items. If you are not an approved source, you must submit all required source approval information with your proposal. Proposals that do not include this data will not be considered.

This is a sole-source requirement, meaning the government does not have sufficient data to contract with other than the current source. The award will be made under BOA N00383-26-G-P401. There is no small-business set-aside for this procurement.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation details, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Your proposal must include all information detailed in the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure if you are not already an approved source. This brochure can be obtained online. For any questions, contact [email protected].

Practical tips for your response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) to understand the specific criteria for repair, testing, and inspection. Pay close attention to definitions like 'Overhaul' and 'Repair' to ensure your proposal aligns with the Navy's expectations.

Ensure your proposal explicitly addresses the prohibition of MIL-W-81381 wire and the requirement to use SAE-AS22759 series wire instead. Also, if MIL-STD-454 is referenced, show compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C and confirm personnel training and certification as required.

Since the government will not provide manufacturing aids or test equipment, clearly outline how your firm will provide all necessary facilities, labor, materials, parts, and tooling. Detail your capabilities and resources to meet these requirements.