16--BIPOD ASSEMBLY,AIRC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting bids for bipod assembly, aircrew items—equipment that falls under aircraft parts and auxiliary hardware. Bipod assemblies are supporting structures used to stabilize or mount components on aircraft, typically associated with crew-served equipment or weapon systems in aircrew environments. This is a supplies procurement through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Philadelphia, the Navy's lead organization for aviation logistics and spare parts support.
This is defense aerospace manufacturing and supply work under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). The $25,000 Simplified Acquisition Threshold likely applies given the item classification, though see the solicitation for specifics on dollar value and quantity.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038326QNB47 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None specified (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is fully open—no small business set-aside applies based on the available metadata. Any responsible manufacturer or supplier, regardless of size, may compete. However, given the specialized aerospace nature of this equipment, prospective bidders should verify whether their firm:
- Has experience with military aviation parts or MIL-SPEC hardware
- Holds or can obtain any required security clearances (see the solicitation)
- Can meet Navy quality assurance and traceability requirements for flight-critical or aircrew safety items
- Has acceptable past performance references in defense aerospace supply chains
Small businesses without prior Navy contracting experience should consider whether they can realistically meet technical qualification requirements or should pursue this as a subcontracting opportunity with a prime.
How to put together a competitive bid
For non-set-aside aerospace parts procurements, competitiveness depends heavily on technical compliance and delivery reliability:
- Obtain the full drawings and specifications through SAM.gov or the contracting officer—bipod assemblies have precise engineering requirements that must be met exactly
- Verify your manufacturing source meets any Qualified Products List (QPL) or Source Approval requirements; NAVSUP WSS frequently mandates approved sources for aviation safety items
- Confirm your small business status is current in SAM, as this may still factor in evaluation even without a formal set-aside (for example, under the DoD's small business participation goals)
- Submit a complete quote including: unit price, extended pricing, delivery schedule, and any FOB terms; missing data often disqualifies otherwise acceptable offers
- Check for NAVSUP WSS-specific clauses such as NAVSEA or NAVAIR provisions that may apply to weapons system support items
- Request clarification early if specifications are ambiguous—protests after award are costly and success is limited
Given the 30-day response window, prioritize obtaining technical data over attempting preliminary engineering analysis.
Next steps
- Pull the complete solicitation package at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038326QNB47
- Confirm all delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and any applicable clauses not shown in metadata
- Note the firm deadline: November 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time—late submissions are not accepted
- Register or verify SAM.gov account status well before preparing your offer; active registration is mandatory
View the official notice on SAM.gov →