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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Philadelphia, is soliciting offers for antennas. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 5985—Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. NAVSUP WSS serves as the Navy's primary weapon systems support manager, handling spare parts, components, and related materials for naval aviation and maritime platforms.

Antennas in this classification typically include radio frequency transmission and reception equipment for military communications, radar, navigation, and electronic systems. These components must meet military specifications for durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental resistance given their deployment aboard ships, aircraft, and other naval assets.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) may bid, including:

• Large defense contractors
• Mid-tier manufacturers
• Small businesses of any socio-economic category

Small businesses should note that NAICS 334220 has a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees. While no set-aside applies here, small businesses in radio frequency component manufacturing, antenna design, or military communications equipment may still find competitive opportunities, particularly if they hold relevant quality certifications or past performance with defense customers.

Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, and 8(a) firms retain their standard advantages for evaluation factors such as past performance and subcontracting plans, even in unrestricted competitions.

How to put together a competitive bid

For antenna manufacturing and supply solicitations, offerors should prioritize:

Technical compliance: Verify your antennas meet the specific military performance requirements—see the solicitation for electrical characteristics (frequency ranges, gain, VSWR), mechanical specifications (mounting configurations, environmental sealing per MIL-STD-810), and interface standards. NAVSUP WSS typically requires traceability to technical data packages.

Quality certifications: Defense antenna contracts often require AS9100 (aerospace quality management), ISO 9001, or NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity compliance. Confirm which apply and document their current status.

Past performance: Prepare references for similar antenna or RF component deliveries to DoD, particularly Navy or aviation programs. Include Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries and quality acceptance history.

Pricing strategy: Analyze historical pricing for comparable FSC 5985 items if available. Consider total evaluated price including any first article testing or qualification requirements.

Small business subcontracting: If you're a large business, prepare a subcontracting plan. If small, highlight your status and any meaningful subcontractor relationships.

Next steps

1. Retrieve the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QLA25
2. Review technical specifications to confirm your antennas match required form, fit, function, and interface requirements
3. Note the firm deadline: December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern—late submissions are not accepted
4. Confirm place of performance and any delivery requirements in the full solicitation documents
5. Register or verify SAM registration at SAM.gov if not current

See the solicitation for complete packaging, marking, inspection, and delivery requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →