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16--REEL,SHOULDER HARNE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is soliciting bids for "REEL,SHOULDER HARNE" through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia. This appears to be military equipment related to shoulder harness reel assemblies, which are components used in aircraft crew restraint systems, parachute equipment, or similar personal safety/escape systems. NAICS 336413 corresponds to "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," confirming this is an aerospace/defense parts procurement. The classification code 1680 further indicates this falls under aerospace craft components and accessories. These items are typically procured as spare or replacement parts for military aircraft and related systems.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible business—large or small—may bid, provided they can meet the technical, quality, and delivery requirements for aerospace parts manufacturing.

Small businesses should note: even without a small business set-aside, you remain eligible to compete. If you qualify under SBA size standards for NAICS 336413 (typically 1,500 employees), you may still leverage small business status for past performance evaluations or subcontracting plans if applicable. However, as an unrestricted procurement, large aerospace manufacturers and established defense contractors will also be competing.

Potential bidders should have capabilities in: precision manufacturing of aircraft components, familiarity with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) for aerospace hardware, quality systems meeting aerospace standards (AS9100), and experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements including source country and counterfeit parts prevention.

How to put together a competitive bid

Since this is an unrestricted solicitation for military aircraft parts, focus your proposal on:

Technical compliance: see the solicitation for exact specifications, but expect requirements for material certifications, dimensional tolerances, and performance testing. Obtain and review any referenced military specifications or industry standards.

Quality assurance: Emphasize your AS9100 certification, Nadcap accreditation for relevant processes (heat treating, NDT, etc.), and traceability systems. Navy aviation parts demand rigorous documentation.

Past performance: Document prior deliveries of similar aerospace or defense components to military or commercial aviation customers. Include delivery performance metrics and quality acceptance rates.

Pricing strategy: Unrestricted competitions often come down to price for standardized items, but evaluate total evaluated price including shipping, packaging, and any special handling. Consider whether this is a quick-turn requirement or long-lead item affecting your cost structure.

Small business differentiation: If eligible, highlight your small business status in proposals where evaluation factors permit. Some solicitations include price evaluation preferences or subcontracting goals even without formal set-asides.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038326QTB53 to obtain complete specifications, delivery requirements, packaging instructions, and evaluation criteria.

2. Calendar the deadline: October 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Naval solicitations rarely accept late submissions.

3. Submit questions early if specifications are unclear—allow time for the contracting officer to respond before finalizing your bid.

4. Review SAM registration status and ensure your entity information is current before bidding.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →