3HD 3040 017330673 D5, SHAFT
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting bids for a mechanical component identified as "3HD 3040 017330673 D5, SHAFT"—a shaft assembly listed under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 3040, which covers miscellaneous power transmission equipment. Items in this class typically include couplings, universal joints, and shafting components used in shipboard machinery, propulsion systems, or auxiliary equipment.
This is a direct material procurement for a specific National Stock Number (NSN) item, meaning the government seeks an exact replacement part manufactured to military specifications rather than custom-engineered work. Small businesses with machining, forging, or precision manufacturing capabilities commonly supply such components to defense logistics systems.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N00104-26-Q-FD63 |
| NAICS | 333613 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Mechanicsburg, PA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small business. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 333613: 1,000 employees. Additionally, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status and have your size status verified in the SBA's Certification System.
Given NAVSUP WSS's role as the Navy's primary inventory control point for weapons systems support, prior experience with military packaging standards, MIL-STD documentation, or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply chains strengthens competitiveness. Assembly component suppliers already holding manufacturing approvals for similar NSN items may have advantage.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements first. Shaft components under FSC 3040 often require specific materials certifications, heat treatment records, dimensional tolerances to military drawings, and traceability documentation. See the solicitation for exact specifications, drawing numbers, and any First Article Test requirements.
Address quality systems. NAVSUP WSS typically requires suppliers to maintain ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100 quality management systems, with preference for sources meeting NADCAP accreditation in heat treating or non-destructive testing if applicable.
Price strategically. This appears to be a firm-fixed-price procurement. Research historical pricing for this NSN through DLA's EMall or past procurement data. Factor in tooling costs if first-time production, given the item's specific configuration.
Submit complete package. Include required representations, certifications, and any small business socioeconomic status if applicable (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Navy solicitations frequently require DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) if technical data is classified—verify in the full solicitation.
Plan delivery logistics. Performance is Mechanicsburg, PA, likely delivery to NAVSUP WSS's distribution facility. Understand packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073 and any preservative specifications for maritime storage environments.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N00104-26-Q-FD63. The complete technical specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, and evaluation criteria are contained there—not in this metadata summary.
Critical deadline: Responses are due November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow time for SAM.gov registration updates if needed, and consider submitting early to resolve technical upload issues.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →