10--CAMO CVR HEAD WINDW
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Wed, 23 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting a contract for military textile products. The item description "CAMO CVR HEAD WINDW" indicates camouflage cover head wind—a specialized fabric covering component, likely for military equipment or vehicle applications requiring environmental protection with camouflage patterning.
NAICS code 314999 covers "All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills," a category that includes textile products not classified elsewhere, such as textile bags, canvases, and specialty fabricated textile items for industrial or military use. This type of procurement typically involves durable, specification-compliant fabrics designed to military standards for performance in field conditions.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QYA5Z |
| NAICS | 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | December 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside, meaning large businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities may compete. Firms registered in SAM.gov with NAICS 314999 in their profile, or those capable of manufacturing or supplying textile products to military specifications, should evaluate this opportunity.
Given the defense context, potential bidders should anticipate requirements for:
- Compliance with Berry Amendment provisions (domestic source preferences for textiles)
- Adherence to military textile specifications (possibly MIL-DTL or A-A standards)
- Quality assurance and testing protocols for fabric durability, colorfastness, and environmental resistance
Manufacturers with experience in military-grade textile production, industrial fabric fabrication, or camouflage pattern printing may find this alignment favorable. Firms new to defense contracting should note that past performance on similar technical products, even in commercial markets, can strengthen proposals.
How to put together a competitive bid
For open-competition defense textile solicitations, competitiveness typically depends on:
Technical compliance: Obtain and review the full specification for the camouflage cover—exact dimensions, fabric weight, camouflage pattern (likely Universal Camouflage Pattern or successor), hardware attachments, and performance requirements for wind resistance and environmental protection. Deviations from specifications usually result in proposal rejection.
Certification readiness: Ensure your facility can meet quality system requirements, potentially including ISO 9001 or comparable military-recognized quality standards. Verify Berry Amendment compliance for all fiber and fabric components; foreign-source materials generally disqualify textile bids for Department of Defense use.
Pricing strategy: Open competition means pricing against both small and large manufacturers. Analyze your production costs carefully, including pattern development, cutting, sewing, and any specialized treatments (water repellency, infrared signature management). Consider whether teaming with a larger textile defense contractor or subcontracting certain operations improves competitiveness.
Past performance: Document relevant experience with military textiles, outdoor equipment covers, or similar technically specified fabric products. Customer references from defense or demanding commercial applications strengthen credibility.
Proposal responsiveness: Follow the solicitation's instructions precisely for format, delivery, and required representations. NAVSUP WSS solicitations typically require detailed technical responses alongside pricing.
Next steps
Access and read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QYA5Z. The full document will contain the detailed specification, deliverables schedule, contract terms, and exact submission requirements. Note the firm response deadline of December 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not accepted in federal acquisitions. Prepare submission materials with adequate lead time for SAM.gov technical processing and any required proposal reviews.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →