Bid guide
How to bid on Night Vision Viewer Repair/Modification for the DEPT of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy is seeking repair or modification services for 80 night vision viewers. This is an opportunity for businesses with specialized capabilities in maintaining specific defense technology.
The item, NSN 7R-5855-015901553-QE, requires engineering source approval from the design control activity. This means the quality of the part must be maintained through specific, approved procedures.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on August 21, 2026. The deadline for submissions is October 05, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET.
The government intends to negotiate with a single approved source. However, any proposals, quotations, or capability statements received within 45 days of the publication date will be considered. If an award is made under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), the window for consideration is 30 days from publication.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for firms with existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing or repair knowledge specific to night vision technology. Your firm must be able to meet qualification requirements approved by the government engineering activity.
Businesses that hold data rights, manufacturing or repair knowledge, or technical data essential to maintaining the quality of this specific part are particularly relevant. Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures.
How to respond
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You may need a free account to view all documents, but this is not always required. Once you have reviewed the details, you can identify your interest and capability to the contracting officer, or submit a proposal, quotation, or capability statement.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a single-source intent, clearly demonstrate your firm's unique qualifications and why you are the best or only source capable of performing this work. Highlight your specific experience with similar night vision equipment and your adherence to design control activity procedures.
Ensure your submission explicitly addresses how your firm meets the engineering source approval requirements. Provide detailed evidence of your existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing or repair knowledge. If you are an alternate source, clearly outline your qualification procedures and how they align with government engineering activity approvals.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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