How to bid on underwater rodmeter repair for the Department of the Navy

What the Navy is buying

The Department of the Navy is seeking repair and modification work for underwater rodmeters. The amended quantity is 56, increased from 25.

The solicitation asks vendors to provide an estimated price for the full repair effort, including the cost of new items for evaluation, and a proposed repair turnaround time. The requested turnaround is 180 days.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 20, 2026. Quotes are due October 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.

The amendment changes the closing date and quantity; other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Submit your quote by the stated deadline and allow time to check that it has been sent successfully.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit firms that repair or modify underwater rodmeters and can estimate repair costs and turnaround for the full requirement. The solicitation lists small business representations under equipment manufacturing category 334511.

If you are not the original equipment manufacturer, identify the OEM by company name and CAGE code and include a signed distributor authorization letter on the OEM's letterhead.

How to access the bid

Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to 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.

Prepare a complete, competitive quote

Include the estimated full repair price, the cost of new items for evaluation, your teardown and evaluation rate, proposed repair turnaround time, throughput constraints, and induction expiration date. The solicitation requires a teardown and evaluation within 90 days after receipt of the carcasses, followed by a firm-fixed-price quote for the full repair effort.

Explain any exceptions, including those involving packaging, labeling, inspection and acceptance locations, packaging facilities, or surplus materials. If packaging will take place somewhere other than your address, provide the facility name, street address, and CAGE. Include costs for repair of items that arrive incomplete, damaged, worn, or missing parts or hardware.

Check that your proposed turnaround and capacity are realistic. The solicitation provides for price reductions if the required turnaround is missed, and the Navy must complete final inspection and acceptance within the turnaround established in the contract. The contract includes an option that may be exercised within 365 days of award at the same delivery time and price listed in the schedule.