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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: Fri, 13 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is soliciting offers for a compressor unit, reciprocating (federal classification code 4310). This type of equipment falls under NAICS code 333914, which covers measuring, dispensing, and other pump equipment manufacturing. Reciprocating compressors are positive-displacement machines that use pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver compressed air or gas at high pressure. The Navy typically uses such equipment for various shipboard and shore-based applications, including pneumatic systems, refrigeration, and industrial processes.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. However, small businesses—including those in the Small Business Administration's small-disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone programs—may still compete. Because NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support manages the Navy's spare parts supply chain, bidders should expect strict quality requirements and likely need to meet military specifications or commercial equivalents. Contractors unfamiliar with defense contracting will need to register in SAM.gov and possess a CAGE code. See the solicitation for any specific security clearance, technical capability, or past-performance requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Given the compressed lead time—notice posted October 16, 2026 with a November 13, 2026 deadline—potential bidders should act quickly.

Technical approach: Reciprocating compressor units under federal classification code 4310 must likely conform to detailed military specifications or performance requirements. Review the solicitation for exact technical parameters: capacity (CFM), pressure rating, power requirements, portability/weight constraints, environmental operating conditions, and required certifications. If your commercial product deviates from stated specs, prepare a detailed equivalency justification or identify acceptable alternates.

Pricing strategy: NAVSUP procurements typically require submission of a detailed cost breakdown. Research historical pricing for similar compressor units through FPDS or SAM.gov contract data. Consider volume discounting if the solicitation includes multi-year or multi-unit options—see the solicitation for definitive quantities and contract length.

Quality assurance: Prepare your quality-control documentation, including ISO 9001 certification or equivalent, material traceability records, and testing protocols. NAVSUP WSS emphasizes supply-chain reliability; demonstrate your ability to meet delivery schedules and provide long-term spare parts support.

Past performance: Be ready to document comparable deliveries, especially to military or ruggedized-industrial customers. Include contactable references with similar compressor or pump equipment contracts.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010425RJA71 to obtain technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and exact quantities.

2. Note the deadline: All offers must be submitted by November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time—approximately four weeks from the posting date. Late submissions will not be considered.

3. Verify registration status in SAM.gov and confirm your CAGE code is active; resolve any registration issues promptly to avoid award delays.

4. Submit questions early if the solicitation permits clarifications, allowing time for agency responses before finalizing your proposal.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →