53--GUIDE RING,PIG
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is soliciting offers for guide rings used with pigs—pipeline inspection and cleaning devices. Guide rings are components that help center and stabilize pigs as they travel through pipelines, ensuring effective scraping, cleaning, or inspection operations. This is a parts-procurement solicitation for the defense logistics supply chain, supporting naval maintenance and infrastructure needs.
Guide rings are typically wear items made from durable polymers, urethanes, or rubber compounds designed to withstand abrasive pipeline environments while maintaining proper interference fit. The specific material, dimensions, and performance requirements for this procurement are not listed in the notice metadata—see the solicitation for the complete technical specifications, delivery requirements, and any applicable military or commercial standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038326QPC07 |
| NAICS | 339991 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata—see the solicitation |
NAICS 339991 covers "Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing," which includes guide rings and similar pipeline components made from nonmetallic materials.
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside, meaning any responsible business—small or large—may submit a bid. Small businesses are not required to compete under a specific socioeconomic program (such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or 8(a)), though they remain eligible to participate.
To compete, your firm should manufacture or supply gaskets, seals, packing, or similar nonmetallic fabricated components under NAICS 339991. If you are a small business, verify your size standard eligibility through the Small Business Administration's Table of Size Standards for this NAICS code prior to bidding.
How to put together a competitive bid
For pipeline-component solicitations, winning bids typically demonstrate three things: technical compliance, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery.
- Technical compliance: Obtain the full specification package from SAM.gov. Pay close attention to material requirements (durometer hardness, temperature range, chemical resistance), dimensional tolerances, and any referenced military or ASTM standards. Submit a complete quote with certified test reports or material certifications if required.
- Past performance: If you have shipped similar parts to DLA, NAVSUP, or commercial pipeline operators, highlight this experience. Unrestricted competitions often favor vendors with established quality systems and delivery histories.
- Small-business positioning: Even without a set-aside, emphasize any small-business status, domestic manufacturing, or quick-turn production capabilities that might differentiate your offer.
- Packaging and marking: Defense supply contracts frequently have specific labeling, barcoding, and preservation requirements—factor these costs into your pricing.
Next steps
Download the full solicitation N0038326QPC07 from SAM.gov immediately. The package will contain the complete statement of work, delivery schedule, clauses, and instructions for submission. Note that responses are due no later than November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late offers will not be considered. If place of performance, quantity, or contract type are decision factors for your firm, confirm those details in the solicitation documents before committing resources to a proposal.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →