16--HOUSING VALVE, ELEC, 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: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is soliciting offers for an electrical housing valve used in repair and modification work. This is aircraft and parts manufacturing equipment under NAICS 336413. The specific item carries Federal Supply Classification code 1610, which covers aircraft propeller system components—including hubs, bosses, and related housing assemblies.
Naval Air Systems Command activities through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia typically procure spares and repair components for Navy and Marine Corps aircraft platforms. Electrical housing valves in this classification would serve as integral parts of propeller or rotor systems, requiring precision manufacturing to military specifications.
This is a direct solicitation opportunity, not a pre-solicitation notice. Companies should see the solicitation for the exact technical requirements, quantity, and delivery schedule.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327RNA09 |
| NAICS | 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any responsible source—large or small business—may submit an offer. Companies experienced in aerospace manufacturing and defense contracting should evaluate whether they can meet the Navy's technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
Small businesses capable of producing FSC 1610 components should not self-exclude, but recognize they will compete against established defense contractors. The NAICS 336413 has a 1,000-employee size standard, so manufacturers with fewer than 1,000 employees technically qualify as small under SBA definitions, though this set-aside determination does not advantage them.
Familiarity with military specifications, AS9100 quality standards, and possibly ISO certifications would strengthen competitiveness. See the solicitation for any specific qualification requirements such as approved source listings, past performance criteria, or security clearances.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the repair/modification context and Navy aircraft systems procurement patterns, bidders should:
- Obtain the complete technical data package through solicitation documents, including applicable military specifications (MIL-SPECs), engineering drawings, and acceptance test procedures
- Verify manufacturing capability for electrical housing valves: machining tolerances, seal interfaces, corrosion protection, and electromagnetic compatibility if applicable
- Assess your supply chain for aerospace-grade materials, traceability requirements, and any designated critical or sole-source subcomponents
- Prepare a detailed quality plan addressing inspection methods, non-destructive testing, and configuration management—NAVSUP WSS typically enforces rigorous quality protocols
- Review delivery requirements carefully; repair/modification contracts often carry fleet readiness implications with minimal schedule flexibility
- Price strategically: analyze your true manufacturing and overhead costs, then evaluate whether competitive positioning against established suppliers justifies pursuit
- Submit through SAM.gov ensuring your entity registration is active and your representation and certifications are current
Next steps
Access the full solicitation N0038327RNA09 immediately on SAM.gov. The compressed response window—three days from posting to deadline—demands urgent action. Read all technical specifications, evaluate your capacity against requirements, and submit your offer before 2:00 PM EDT on October 29, 2026. Given the brief timeline, contact the contracting office listed in the solicitation promptly with any questions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →