16--WHEEL HALF,AIRCRAFT, 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, 19 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting offers for aircraft wheel half repair and modification services. This is a sole-item acquisition focused on the sustainment of military aircraft components—specifically wheel halves, which are critical structural elements of aircraft landing gear systems.
Aircraft wheel halves are forged or machined aluminum alloy components that bolt together to form the complete wheel assembly. They must withstand extreme dynamic loads during takeoff, landing, and ground operations. Repair and modification work in this context typically includes non-destructive inspection, dimensional restoration, surface treatment, and engineering change incorporation to extend service life or meet updated technical specifications.
NAICS 336413 corresponds to Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, a category that covers the production, repair, and overhaul of airframe components and related systems not elsewhere classified. This work falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 1630, the standard code for aircraft wheel and brake systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QSA05 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open—no small business set-aside applies. Any responsible offeror, including large manufacturers, OEMs, and small businesses with appropriate capabilities, may compete.
Small businesses remain eligible to bid. However, they will compete directly against established defense contractors with significant experience in aircraft component repair and Navy logistics systems.
To be competitive, bidders typically need:
- FAA repair station certificate or equivalent technical credentials for aircraft wheel and brake work
- Navy-approved source of repair status or ability to obtain it, or a compelling technical approach if new to this platform
- Experience with military technical data systems, including drawings, specifications, and engineering change management
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management certification (standard expectation in aerospace)
- Capacity to meet DLA Troop Support / NAVSUP WSS contracting and inspection requirements
Small businesses new to defense work should carefully assess whether they can meet qualification requirements and deliver to military standards before expending bid resources.
How to put together a competitive bid
For aircraft component repair solicitations, evaluators typically weigh technical capability, past performance, and price. Consider these practical steps:
Understand the technical baseline. Obtain and review the specific technical data package referenced in the solicitation—this defines acceptable repair processes, materials, and inspection criteria. NAVSUP WSS acquisitions frequently reference NAVAIR technical manuals and engineering drawings; access through the solicitation's data requirements list.
Assess your source approval status. For many aircraft wheel assemblies, the Navy maintains qualified sources of repair managed through NAVSUP or NAVAIR. If you are not currently approved, determine whether the solicitation permits alternate proposals or requires qualification prior to award. This status often determines bid eligibility more than price does.
Structure past performance carefully. Highlight contracts for similar aircraft landing gear components, military or commercial. Include customer contact information, contract values, and performance metrics if available. Defense agencies heavily weight demonstrated success with comparable work.
Price strategically. Repair contracts typically involve firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-incentive-fee structures. Evaluate material cost variability, turnaround time requirements, and shipping logistics to Naval Aviation depots or fleet concentration areas. See the solicitation for specific pricing instructions and any requirements for cost/price data.
Address quality and traceability explicitly. Military aircraft components require complete material and process traceability, serialization, and documentation under MIL-STD or AS standards. Describe your inspection equipment, NDT capabilities, and configuration management system.
Next steps
Download and review the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QSA05 or the notice title. The posted date was October 20, 2026, with responses due November 19, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Critical details—including the specific aircraft platform, quantity of wheel halves, delivery schedule, contract type, evaluation criteria, and any required pre-bid conference—are not in this notice metadata and must be confirmed in the solicitation documents. Note that place of performance was not provided in the notice; expect delivery to a Navy depot or fleet readiness center based on standard NAVSUP WSS practices.
Register early in SAM.gov and allow time for any required Representations and Certifications. If source approval is required, contact NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia immediately to understand timeline and process, as this typically cannot be completed before the response deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →