Preventative Maintenance Gas Detection System (Re-Bid)
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.FLEET READINESS CENTER · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy's Fleet Readiness Center is re-soliciting a requirement for preventative maintenance on a gas detection system. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the opportunity and the formal solicitation document bidders can respond to.
Work of this nature under NAICS 811310—Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance—typically involves scheduled inspections, calibration, parts replacement, and system testing to keep safety-critical detection equipment functioning reliably. Gas detection systems are essential for protecting personnel and facilities from hazardous atmospheric conditions, particularly in industrial and military aviation environments like Fleet Readiness Centers. The preventative maintenance approach suggests the government wants to avoid system failures through proactive servicing rather than reactive repairs.
The re-bid status indicates a previous solicitation did not result in an award, creating a fresh opportunity for small businesses that may have bid before or are entering now. See the solicitation for specific equipment quantities, types of gas detectors covered, maintenance frequency, and any warranty or technical manual requirements.
Key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense → Dept of the Navy → NAVAIR → NAVAIR HQs → Fleet Readiness Center |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N6852026Q1069 |
| NAICS | 811310 — Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Cherry Point, NC |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses certified under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. Your business must qualify as small under the NAICS 811310 size standard to be eligible. If you are a non-small business, you cannot bid as a prime contractor but may participate as a subcontractor to an eligible small business.
Given the specialized nature of gas detection maintenance, relevant experience may include:
- Military or industrial gas detection system maintenance
- Calibration and repair of atmospheric monitoring equipment
- Work at Navy or Marine Corps facilities, particularly Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
- Familiarity with military technical manuals and safety protocols
No specific past performance requirements are stated in the metadata; see the solicitation for any mandatory experience criteria or certifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the re-bid context. Since this is a re-solicitation, consider whether evaluation criteria, scope, or terms changed from the original—request the previous solicitation history if available through SAM.gov or a FOIA request to understand what may have deterred earlier bidders.
Emphasize local readiness. Cherry Point, NC is a constrained labor market for cleared or specialized technical personnel. Demonstrate you have or can obtain qualified technicians within commuting distance or establish a local presence quickly. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has specific base access requirements; address security clearance needs and badging lead times.
Technical proposal focus. For preventative maintenance contracts, government evaluators typically prioritize:
- Technician qualifications and manufacturer certifications for relevant gas detection equipment
- Detailed maintenance schedules aligned with OEM recommendations
- Proposed response times for emergency repairs (if applicable—see the solicitation)
- Quality assurance processes and documentation practices
- Parts inventory strategy to minimize downtime
Pricing strategy. Combined synopsis/solicitations often use simplified acquisition procedures. Ensure your pricing is complete—labor rates, materials, travel (if authorized), and any overhead specific to government contracting. Check whether the solicitation requests a firm fixed price or allows other arrangements.
Set-aside compliance. Verify your SAM.gov small business representation is current and accurate for NAICS 811310. Consider mentor-protégé or joint venture arrangements only if they comply with SBA affiliation rules.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6852026Q1069. This notice provides only summary metadata; all binding requirements, evaluation factors, proposal formatting, and contract clauses are in the complete solicitation package.
Note the deadline: October 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Allow time for SAM.gov registration renewal if needed, and for any required certifications or representations.
Contact the contracting office with questions well before the deadline; see the solicitation for the designated point of contact and any pre-bid conference information.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →