16--VANEXIAL FAN,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: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting for repair or modification services for a vaneaxial fan used on aircraft. Vaneaxial fans are centrifugal or axial flow devices with guide vanes that direct airflow efficiently; in military aircraft applications, these components typically manage cooling, ventilation, or thermal management for avionics, engines, or crew compartments.
This requirement falls under product service code 1680, covering miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components. The solicitation indicates the government needs a contractor capable of repairing or modifying existing fan units rather than manufacturing new ones from scratch. see the solicitation for the specific aircraft platform, technical specifications, and quantity requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QBA03 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program indicated. Any qualified business, regardless of size, may submit a bid. However, the NAICS code 336413 corresponds to "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," which carries a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees. Small businesses meeting this standard should assess their competitive position against larger defense contractors.
To bid effectively, a contractor must demonstrate:
- Applicable DLA/DoD approvals for aircraft component repair or overhaul
- NAVAIR or military airworthiness qualification if required for the specific platform
- Quality certifications such as AS9110 (aerospace repair station) or AS9100
- Source of repair technical data or ability to reverse-engineer per government authorization
- Prior experience with vaneaxial fan technologies or similar rotating machinery
Small businesses without direct aircraft component experience may partner through subcontractor arrangements, though primes must maintain proper oversight.
How to put together a competitive bid
For repair and modification solicitations, the government typically awards based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value tradeoff criteria. Prepare accordingly:
Technical proposal: Detail your repair process flow, including inspection, disassembly, non-destructive testing, component replacement, reassembly, balancing, and acceptance testing. Specify equipment capabilities—dynamic balancing machines, vibration analysis, flow benches—and any proprietary repair techniques.
Past performance: Document comparable contracts, especially Navy/Marine Corps or other DoD aircraft component repairs. Include Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) or Navy contract officer representative assessments if available.
Pricing structure: Likely requires discrete line items for labor categories, materials, overhead, and fee. If the contract contemplates individual delivery orders or depot-level repairables, understand how the government will issue taskings and how you'll estimate non-recurring engineering versus recurring repair costs.
Small business considerations: Without a set-aside, emphasize any socioeconomic certifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a)) for potential evaluation credit if the solicitation includes FAR 52.219-25 or similar provisions. However, none are mandatory here.
Compliance: Verify you can meet any security clearance requirements, foreign ownership controls, and counterfeit parts prevention protocols (DFARS 252.246-7007). see the solicitation for specific clauses and fill material restrictions.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QBA03. Confirm the place of performance, exact quantity, and whether the government provides the fan units as government-furnished equipment or expects contractor-furnished items. Note the firm response deadline of December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in sealed bid or RFP processes. Consider submitting questions through SAM.gov early if technical specifications require clarification.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →