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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: Wed, 18 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting for ** keyboards for data entry**—specifically, repair or modification services. The FSC/FSC Class 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) and the specific line item description indicate this is about sustaining or altering existing keyboard equipment rather than procuring new units off the shelf.

The NAICS code 334417 corresponds to Electronic Connector Manufacturing, though in federal contracting this code is sometimes applied broadly to electronic component-related services including repair and modification work. For practical purposes, this is an electronics sustainment requirement focused on data entry peripherals.

The notice provides no quantities, specific technical requirements, or incumbent information. Contractors will need to see the solicitation for the full statement of work, delivery schedules, and any security or qualification requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open competition with no set-aside, meaning businesses of any size can submit offers. Small businesses are not excluded and may still compete, but they will not receive price evaluation preferences or exclusive bidding rights.

To bid, you must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through contract award
• Have the appropriate NAICS code (334417) in your SAM profile
• Demonstrate capability to perform electronics repair/modification work to military or similar quality standards
• Meet any security clearances or facility requirements specified in the full solicitation (common for Navy industrial work)

Given NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia's role in weapon systems support, prior experience with defense logistics, military specifications, or Navy contracts may strengthen your competitive position, though it is not stated as a requirement in the metadata.

How to put together a competitive bid

For electronics repair and modification work without a set-aside, price and technical compliance typically dominate source selection:

• Obtain full specs immediately: The abbreviated notice lacks repair standards, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria. Request the solicitation package through SAM.gov to identify whether this requires MIL-STD workmanship, ESD controls, or specific certifications (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Assess your technical baseline: Evaluate whether you can perform board-level repair, firmware updates, or physical modifications to keyboards. NAVSUP WSS often requires traceability and configuration management for life-cycle support items.
• Price strategically: In open competition, large electronics manufacturers or established defense contractors may submit bids. Identify opportunities to compete on aggressive pricing, faster turnaround, or superior past performance data.
• Document past performance: Prepare relevant CPARS or customer references for comparable repair/modification contracts, especially with DoD or federal agencies.
• Verify supply chain security: Section 889 compliance and counterfeit parts avoidance plans are increasingly scrutinized in Navy electronics procurements.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation N0038326RHA78 on SAM.gov immediately to obtain technical specifications, deliverables, and source selection criteria
2. Confirm your SAM registration remains active through at least November 2026
3. Submit questions or requests for clarification well before the November 18, 2026, 2:00 PM ET deadline
4. Prepare your proposal with attention to both price and technical responsiveness—open competition at NAVSUP WSS typically rewards well-balanced offers

View the official notice on SAM.gov →