CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for circuit card assemblies. This falls under NAICS 334412 — Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing — though the actual work involves assembled circuit boards with electronic components mounted and soldered to them.
Circuit card assemblies are essential components in military weapon systems, providing the electronic backbone for guidance, control, communications, and other critical functions. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg serves as a key logistics hub supporting Navy and Marine Corps weapon systems, meaning these assemblies likely support sustainment and repair programs for fielded military equipment rather than new production systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QX130 |
| NAICS | 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Pennsylvania |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside specified. Any qualified business of any size may submit a bid, including large manufacturers and small businesses that can meet the technical, quality, and security requirements.
Small businesses should note that competing unrestricted against established defense electronics contractors presents significant challenges. Successful bidders typically need:
- ITAR registration (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) for defense-related manufacturing
- MIL-STD-883 or MIL-PRF-38534 compliance capability for military-grade electronics
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification for quality management
- Active SAM.gov registration with current representations and certifications
- Demonstrated experience with obsolescence management and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues common in Navy sustainment
Small businesses without prior Navy circuit card assembly experience may find opportunities as subcontractors to prime bidders.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the weapon systems support context, emphasize these elements in your proposal:
Technical approach: Detail your circuit card assembly processes — surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole soldering, conformal coating, and testing capabilities. Address how you handle legacy designs and form-fit-function replacements when original components are obsolete.
Quality assurance: Describe your inspection protocols, including automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection for ball grid arrays, and functional testing. Reference any qualified manufacturers list (QML) or qualified products list (QPL) certifications.
Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: Explain your component sourcing controls, supplier vetting, and counterfeit part detection procedures — critical for military applications.
Delivery and surge capacity: NAVSUP WSS emphasizes supply chain resilience. Address your production capacity, lead times, and ability to respond to urgent operational needs.
Past performance: Cite comparable military or high-reliability commercial work, particularly for Navy or other DoD customers.
Pricing should account for DOD's emphasis on total evaluated price including packaging, marking, and data deliverables.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number N0010426QX130. The complete specification will detail exact circuit card part numbers, quantities, qualification testing requirements, and data item deliverables. Note that proposals are due by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on November 20, 2026 — no extensions should be assumed. Register or verify your SAM.gov status immediately if not current, as this can take several weeks.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →