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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, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for electric connectors. Electric connectors are components used to join electrical circuits together, enabling power or signal transmission between systems. In a military context, these parts typically support weapon systems, aircraft, shipboard equipment, or other defense platforms where reliable electrical connections are critical.

This is a supply procurement for a discrete hardware item with a federal supply classification of 5935 in the 59-category (electrical and electronic equipment components). The specific type, quantity, and performance specifications for the connector are not included in the available metadata—see the solicitation for the full item description, required quantities, and any applicable military specifications or standards.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible business—large or small—may submit an offer. The relevant NAICS 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing) suggests this is specialized manufacturing. However, businesses need not be manufacturers themselves to bid; distributors, value-added resellers, or suppliers who can source and deliver compliant connectors may also compete, provided they meet any qualification requirements in the full solicitation.

Potential bidders should verify their SAM.gov registration is active, that they have any required NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) codes, and that they can meet Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements typically associated with defense supply contracts—including traceability, counterfeit parts prevention, and possibly Domestic Sourcing preference provisions.

How to put together a competitive bid

For a NAVSUP supply solicitation of this type, focus on these practical elements:

Pricing and delivery: Weapon Systems Support contracts are often evaluated on price and delivery schedule. Research historical pricing for the National Stock Number (NSN) or part number, and confirm your supply chain can meet any required delivery timeline. NAVSUP may evaluate total evaluated price including shipping to the specified destination.

Technical compliance: Defense connectors frequently must meet military performance specifications (MIL-SPEC) such as MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-5015, or others. Obtain the exact specification from the solicitation and verify your proposed item matches—deviations typically require technical data and may render a bid non-compliant.

Quality and certification: Be prepared to demonstrate your quality management system, supplier source approval if required, and traceability documentation. Many NAVSUP contracts require offerings from qualified sources or approved manufacturers.

Past performance: If you have relevant experience supplying connectors or other electrical components to DLA or NAVSUP, highlight this. For new entrants, consider subcontracting arrangements or partnering with an established defense supplier.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426RFE40. The posted date was October 16, 2026, with offers due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT—a relatively short response window of two weeks. Review the complete item description, quantity, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria promptly to assess feasibility and prepare your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →