58--RECEIVER-TRANSMITTE, 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 Navy is soliciting bids for repair and modification services for a receiver-transmitter. This falls under NAICS 334220 — Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, which covers the production and servicing of communications transmission equipment. Receiver-transmitters are critical components in military communications systems, enabling both inbound signal reception and outbound transmission. The work involves maintaining, repairing, or altering existing equipment rather than procuring new units outright.
This type of requirement is typical for NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS), the Navy's primary provider of weapon system material support. NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia manages sustainment for naval aviation and maritime systems, ensuring operational readiness through depot-level repair, overhaul, and modification services. The "58--" prefix in the title indicates Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 5820 — Radio and Television Communications Equipment, excluding Airborne — further confirming this is ground or ship-based communications equipment.
Classification code 5821 specifically denotes radio navigation aid, receiver-transmitter, and related repair kits, aligning with NAVSUP WSS's role in lifecycle logistics support for deployed Navy and Marine Corps systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038326QNB36 |
| NAICS | 334220 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 19, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program, meaning any responsible offeror regardless of business size can bid. Small businesses compete directly with large defense contractors.
To bid, you must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active status
- Have a valid CAGE code
- Meet any applicable DIB cybersecurity requirements (DFARS 252.204-7012/7021) for handling Covered Defense Information, standard for DoD contracts involving technical data
Given NAICS 334220's $47.5 million size standard, most bidders in this market will qualify as small businesses. Prior experience with military communications equipment repair, MIL-STD compliance, and NAVSUP WSS contractor support arrangements would strengthen eligibility.
How to put together a competitive bid
For repair/modification solicitations without a set-aside, focus on these differentiators:
Technical capability documentation: Detail your repair station certifications, test equipment calibration traceability to NIST standards, and technician qualifications specific to radio frequency (RF) equipment. NAVSUP WSS prioritizes proven depot-level repair capacity.
Past performance: Highlight comparable contracts for military communications equipment, especially Navy or NAVSUP WSS work. Include CPARS ratings and references with similar scope, value, and complexity.
Pricing strategy: Develop realistic labor rates and material cost projections. Repair solicitations often evaluate on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis; ensure your technical response is fully compliant to avoid elimination on minor deviations.
Quality assurance: Describe your inspection processes, configuration management for modified equipment, and traceability documentation. MIL-PRF-38534 or similar standards may apply — see the solicitation for specific quality requirements.
Small business advantages: While not set-aside, emphasize any subcontracting plans, small business participation, or socio-economic certifications that strengthen your proposal's evaluated factors.
Lead time and surge capacity: Demonstrate ability to meet throughput requirements and accommodate priority military requisitions.
Next steps
Download the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038326QNB36 — the response deadline is November 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time, leaving approximately 30 days from posting
Review the statement of work, deliverables, inspection criteria, and any draft DD Form 254 for security requirements
Verify SAM.gov registration remains active through award period
Submit questions through the solicitation's designated point of contact before any Q&A deadline; see the solicitation for specifics
Note: Place of performance is not specified in the metadata — confirm whether work occurs at government facility, contractor site, or hybrid arrangement in the full document
View the official notice on SAM.gov →