How to bid on Removable Storage Repair/Modification for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy is seeking services for the repair or modification of removable storage equipment. This is an opportunity for businesses that specialize in maintaining and servicing such equipment.

The contract requires that all repaired assets undergo inspection and acceptance by the government within 90 days of the contractor receiving them. The period for inducting assets for repair will end 365 days after the contract is awarded.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on August 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is September 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.

After the deadline, the Navy will evaluate the submitted proposals. The contractor must state their monthly repair capacity as part of their response. Early and incremental deliveries are accepted and preferred.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in the repair and modification of removable storage equipment. Vendors should be capable of meeting a 90-day repair turnaround time from receipt of the asset to government acceptance.

The solicitation requires the contractor to provide a throughput constraint for each National Stock Number (NSN) and state their monthly repair capacity. A throughput of XXX per month reflects no throughput constraint.

How to respond to this solicitation

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

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though for many bids, this is not necessary. The listed contact for this solicitation is Peter A. Kobryn at 215-697-3972.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly define your monthly repair capacity and throughput constraint for each NSN. The Navy explicitly asks for this information, and a well-defined capacity will demonstrate your ability to meet their needs.

Emphasize your ability to meet the required 90-day repair turnaround time (RTAT). Detail your processes for receiving, repairing, and preparing assets for inspection and acceptance within this timeframe. Highlight any quality control measures you have in place.

Ensure your proposal addresses all clauses and provisions mentioned in the full description, such as Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Inspection of Supplies, and Warranty of Supplies. Pay close attention to the Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions for invoicing.