61--POWER SUPPLY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is soliciting bids for power supplies. This falls under Federal Supply Classification code 6130, which covers electrical power conversion and distribution equipment. Based on the NAICS code, this procurement specifically concerns battery manufacturing activities (lithium-ion batteries, other primary batteries, and storage batteries).
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support serves as the Navy's primary provider of supply chain management for weapons systems spare parts and related materiel. Power supplies in this context typically support naval weapons platforms, supporting infrastructure, or related defense applications. The specific voltage, capacity, form factor, and technical specifications for this requirement see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QEJ08 |
| NAICS | 335931 (Battery Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, meaning any responsible bidder—large or small business—may submit a proposal. That said, the NAICS code 335931 carries a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Companies engaged in battery manufacturing, power electronics, or related supply chain activities should verify their eligibility in SAM.gov.
Small businesses should note that while this opportunity is not set aside, NAVSUP WSS maintains various small business programs and may evaluate past performance, socioeconomic status, or subcontracting plans as evaluation factors. The absence of a set-aside does not preclude small business success; competitive pricing, proven technical capability, and demonstrated past performance with comparable defense requirements remain viable paths to award.
How to put together a competitive bid
Power supply procurements through NAVSUP typically emphasize technical compliance, delivery reliability, and total lifecycle cost. Given the battery manufacturing NAICS classification, focus your proposal on:
- Technical specifications: Confirm precise battery chemistry, energy density, operating temperature range, and naval qualification requirements (MIL-STD compliance, shock/vibration, electromagnetic interference). Deviations must be clearly identified with approved equal substantiation.
- Quality assurance: NAVSUP WSS demands robust manufacturing controls, lot traceability, and test documentation. ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification strengthens credibility; existing NAVSEA or military approvals accelerate acceptance.
- Supply chain resilience: Demonstrate component sourcing stability, especially for critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel) subject to Defense Production Act priorities or geopolitical constraints. Include alternative sourcing strategies.
- Pricing structure: Offer firm fixed-price or economic price adjustment terms appropriate to commodity volatility. Detail shelf life, storage requirements, and any hazmat handling costs.
- Past performance: Reference comparable federal or defense industrial base contracts, particularly those involving battery systems, energy storage, or shipboard electrical components.
- Packaging and marking: MIL-STD-129 compliance and proper hazmat certification (UN 38.3 for lithium batteries) are typically mandatory.
Without a set-aside, your price-to-technical tradeoff ratio see the solicitation will determine competitiveness.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QEJ08 to obtain the complete specification, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and any amendments.
- Register in SAM.gov if not already active; verify your NAICS code registrations include 335931.
- Attend to the deadline: Responses are due November 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Submit questions through the designated contracting officer channels per the solicitation instructions, allowing adequate time for written responses before proposal preparation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →