Bid guide
How to bid on radar and fire-control repair kits for the Department of the Navy
What the Navy is buying
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is seeking repair kits for multiple radar and fire-control systems, for U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales use. The work includes obtaining hardware, inspecting it, assembling and packing kits, marking parts for identification, storing kits, and delivering them.
The planned award is one five-year, firm-fixed-price IDIQ contract, with an estimated maximum value of $43 million. The notice anticipates 41 types of kits and says first-article testing may be required.
Key date and deadline
The notice says the solicitation is expected on or about October 30, 2026. The listed response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Check the solicitation and any posted changes for the operative deadline and submission instructions.
The solicitation has not yet been issued according to the notice. Once available, review its instructions carefully; the notice says changes before closing will be posted to Contract Opportunities through the PIEE Solicitation Module.
Who this opportunity suits
This is a 100% small-business set-aside. It may suit a small business able to source or manufacture parts, inspect them against requirements, assemble and protect kits, manage quality requirements with suppliers, warehouse materials, and deliver to the Government.
The notice says contractors must be registered in SAM. JCP registration is required to receive controlled attachments.
How to access and respond
Use “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.
The solicitation is expected to be posted on sam.gov through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Follow the solicitation’s instructions to submit a response. Register in PIEE to access the module, and ensure SAM registration is current. Obtain JCP registration if you need controlled attachments.
Prepare a competitive response
Start by mapping the solicitation’s requirements to your capabilities: parts sourcing or manufacture, inspection, kit assembly, protective packing, clear marking, storage, and delivery. Identify how you will maintain quality across suppliers and document inspection and acceptance requirements.
Plan for the stated possibility of first-article testing and review the solicitation for the required test process, deliverables, and any waiver conditions. Build a schedule and pricing approach that accounts for the five-year IDIQ structure, while relying on the solicitation for the actual quantities and ordering terms.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.