59--NRP,PRINTE DBRD ASS, 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: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting for repair and modification services for printed circuit board assemblies associated with Nuclear Reactor Plant (NRP) equipment. This falls under broad categories of electronic component repair and refurbishment rather than new manufacturing. NAICS 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing) covers the underlying technology, though the actual work involves servicing existing assemblies.
NRP-rated equipment serves nuclear-powered naval vessels, meaning contractors face stringent quality assurance, traceability, and documentation requirements. Repair/modification work on these assemblies typically demands specialized soldering techniques, component-level replacement, conformal coating rework, and testing to military specifications. The work may also involve engineering change incorporation or obsolescence mitigation for legacy designs.
Given the classification code 5998 (miscellaneous electrical and electronic components), the scope could encompass varied board types rather than a single standardized assembly. see the solicitation
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QSA01 |
| NAICS | 334412 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation—no small-business set-aside applies. All responsible sources, including large businesses, may submit offers. However, the specialized nature of NRP work creates practical barriers to entry that many small firms should assess carefully.
Bidders typically need:
- Active facility security clearance or ability to obtain one (nuclear-related work)
- AS9100 or MIL-PRF-31032 certification for printed circuit board fabrication/repair
- QSLD (Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors) or similar Navy qualification for electronic components
- Nuclear quality program compliant with NAVSEA requirements
- Traceability systems meeting DFARS counterfeit parts avoidance standards
Small businesses with existing Navy electronics repair relationships—or those partnered with cleared facilities—may find viable paths to compete. see the solicitation
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify qualification alignment first. Contact NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia to confirm whether specific QPLs, QSLDs, or nuclear-specific approvals are mandatory. The solicitation likely contains a technical questionnaire or source approval requirement.
Address obsolescence and DMSMS. Nuclear submarine and carrier programs operate 30+ years. Proactive proposals addressing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages—whether through approved alternates, emulations, or redesign authority—differentiate bidders.
Structure pricing for repair variability. Unlike new production, repair work has unpredictable scope per unit. Consider:
- Labor-hour or time-and-material elements for diagnostic and repair phases
- Firm-fixed pricing for standard test sequences
- Material pass-through with approved markup for replacement components
Highlight counterfeit risk mitigation. NAVSUP prioritizes supply chain integrity. Detail your testing protocols (radiographic, XRF, decapsulation), authorized distributor relationships, and component pedigree documentation.
Demonstrate configuration management rigor. NRP requires as-built documentation, material certifications, and test data retention for vessel lifetime. Describe your digital thread and records archive capabilities explicitly.
Team strategically if needed. Small firms lacking full nuclear clearance or testing infrastructure should consider subcontracting arrangements with qualified partners—disclosed properly per FAR 9.6. see the solicitation
Next steps
- Retrieve the full solicitation at SAM.gov using identifier N0038327QSA01
- Confirm all qualification requirements and source approval prerequisites in Sections C, L, and M
- Note the deadline: October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern—allow margin for technical proposal complexity
- Contact contracting officer promptly if clarification needed on place of performance or security requirements
View the official notice on SAM.gov →