15--SPOILER,WING,AIRCRA, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting for repair and modification services for an aircraft spoiler wing. This falls under the broader category of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing and support.
NAICS code 336413 covers Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, which includes producing and servicing components ranging from flight control surfaces like spoilers to engines, propellers, and other specialized aircraft systems. Spoilers are critical flight control devices used to disrupt airflow and reduce lift—typically deployed during landing to increase drag and assist in descent, or on the ground to help brake the aircraft. Repair and modification work on these components demands specialized aerospace technical capabilities, precision fabrication or machining, and strict adherence to military aviation standards.
See the solicitation for the specific quantities, technical specifications, and scope of work.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QMA07 |
| NAICS | 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business, including veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms—may submit a bid. However, given the NAICS code and nature of the work, bidders should possess:
- Aerospace repair station certification (typically FAA Part 145 or equivalent military approval)
- Experience with military aviation quality systems (AS9100 certification is standard in this industry)
- Capability to work with aluminum, titanium, or composite spoiler structures common in naval aircraft
- Security clearances or facility clearances if the work involves classified technical data
Small businesses in this space often compete as subcontractors to primes or through teaming arrangements, given the technical and certification barriers. If you are a small business with niche capabilities in flight control surface repair, overlay bonding, or precision machining, consider partnering with a larger aerospace contractor or pursuing this as a competitive prime if you hold requisite approvals.
How to put together a competitive bid
For repair/modification of aircraft spoiler wings, focus your proposal on:
Technical approach: Detail your repair methodology—non-destructive inspection (NDI) protocols, dimensional restoration processes, corrosion treatment, and finish systems qualified to military specifications (MIL-PRF-85285, MIL-PRF-23377). Specify your engineering authority to develop repair schemes or reliance on OEM/provided technical data.
Past performance: Cite directly comparable contracts for military or commercial spoiler, flap, or aileron repairs. Navy evaluators weight recent, relevant performance heavily.
Quality assurance: Emphasize your AS9100D certification, NADCAP accreditation for special processes (heat treat, chemical processing, composites), and any Navy-approved Source Inspection agreements.
Pricing strategy: With no set-aside, expect competition from established defense aerospace firms. Analyze your material costs, touch labor rates, and overhead carefully. Consider whether your small business size yields cost advantages in overhead structure.
Small business participation: Even without a set-aside, highlight any subcontracting plans if you are large; small primes should demonstrate key personnel and in-house capability to assure technical credibility.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QMA07 to obtain the statement of work, deliverables, contract clauses, and amendments.
- Confirm the response deadline: November 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—note this is approximately one month from the posting date, allowing limited but workable preparation time.
- Verify place of performance and any security or facility requirements in the full document.
- Register in SAM.gov if not already active, and ensure your entity registration is current before proposal submission.
See the solicitation for complete proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and any post-award subcontracting requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →