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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Navy is seeking a contractor to repair or modify a refrigeration compressor unit. This falls under the broader category of air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment manufacturing, specifically work on compressor units used in refrigeration systems. The Defense Logistics Agency typically manages these types of requirements through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support to maintain operational readiness of naval vessels and shore facilities.
Compressor units are critical components in naval refrigeration systems, which support everything from food storage to electronics cooling and mission-critical climate control. Repair and modification work on these units often involves disassembly, inspection, replacement of worn parts, reassembly, testing, and recertification to military specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426RZB79 |
| NAICS | 333415 — Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None specified (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside indicated in the metadata. Any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. That said, small businesses registered in SAM.gov with the appropriate NAICS code (333415) should consider competing, as they may still benefit from subcontracting plans or other opportunities even in unrestricted procurements.
To compete, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov and have active registration through the contract performance period. You should also verify your firm has the relevant experience with refrigeration compressor repair, modification, or manufacturing, particularly for military or industrial applications. Past performance on similar Department of Defense contracts would strengthen your proposal.
How to put together a competitive bid
For repair and modification of military refrigeration compressors, focus on these elements:
Technical capability — Demonstrate your facility's equipment, technician certifications, and quality management system. MIL-STD or ISO 9001 compliance is often expected for this type of work. Detail your inspection and testing protocols, including pressure testing, leak detection, and performance verification.
Past performance — Provide relevant contract references for similar compressor repair or overhaul work, ideally for defense agencies. Include contact information, contract values, and performance outcomes.
Small-business advantages — Even without a set-aside, highlight any socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) in your proposal. Some unrestricted solicitations include evaluation preferences or subcontracting goals that benefit small businesses.
Pricing strategy — Develop your price based on actual material costs, labor hours for disassembly/reassembly, testing, and any required third-party certifications. Understanding the government's estimated cost, if provided in the full solicitation, will help you position competitively.
Compliance — Pay close attention to delivery requirements, warranty terms, and any military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or technical data package requirements referenced in the full solicitation.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426RZB79. The full document will contain the statement of work, technical specifications, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and all contractual terms. Note the firm response deadline of October 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time — late submissions will not be considered. If your firm needs time to prepare capabilities documentation or obtain any missing certifications, begin that process immediately.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →