66--GENERATOR,PULSE, 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: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting offers for repair and modification services for a pulse generator. Pulse generators are electronic test and measurement devices that produce electrical pulses with precise characteristics—used in applications such as radar systems, communications equipment, and electronic warfare systems calibration and testing.
This requirement falls under Federal Supply Classification 6625, which covers electrical and electronic properties measuring and testing instruments. The work involves sustaining existing equipment rather than procuring new units, a common pattern in defense logistics where maintaining operational readiness of fielded systems takes priority over new acquisitions.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QBA02 |
| NAICS | 334412 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror—including small businesses, large businesses, and other-than-small manufacturers—may submit a bid.
The NAICS code 334412 classifies this under "Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing," though the actual work described (repair/modification of pulse generators) suggests the government has mapped this to a manufacturing-oriented code. Contractors should verify their NAICS code eligibility in SAM.gov and confirm their size standard status, as the 334412 size standard typically uses employee-based thresholds.
Because this involves defense electronics repair, bidders likely need appropriate security clearances or facility clearances depending on the technical data and equipment involved. See the solicitation for specific clearance requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For repair and modification of specialized military electronics, consider these elements:
Technical capability documentation: Pulse generator repair requires demonstrated expertise in RF/microwave electronics, digital circuitry, and potentially firmware. Document your repair station certifications, past performance on similar Navy or DoD equipment, and any OEM relationships or authorized service provider status.
Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: NAVSUP WSS emphasizes supply chain integrity. Detail your parts sourcing, documentation of component traceability, and counterfeit electronic parts detection protocols per DFARS 252.246-7007 and related regulations.
Data rights and technical data: Repair work often requires access to proprietary technical data. Clarify whether you hold or can obtain the necessary technical data packages, or whether you propose reverse-engineering approaches acceptable to the government.
Turnaround time and provisioning: Weapon system support contracts heavily weight logistics performance. Consider proposing repair turn-time commitments, spare pool management, or advanced exchange programs if the solicitation structure permits.
Quality systems: ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, plus any Navy-specific quality approvals, strengthen competitiveness. Identify your quality management system prominently.
Pricing for repair contracts typically competes on estimated unit repair cost, not-to-exceed ceilings, or firm fixed-price per item. See the solicitation for the specific pricing structure.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QBA02 to obtain the statement of work, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and required certifications.
Note the firm deadline: Responses must be submitted by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on November 23, 2026. Government solicitations strictly enforce deadlines with limited exceptions.
Register or verify SAM.gov status and ensure your entity registration is active through the contract period.
Assess place of performance requirements once available in the full document to evaluate logistics and any security clearance facility requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →