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: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is soliciting bids for circuit card assemblies. These are electronic printed circuit boards populated with components such as integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, and connectors—critical elements in naval weapons systems, communications equipment, radar, and other electronic platforms.
Circuit card assembly work under NAICS 334412 falls within the semiconductor and related device manufacturing sector, though in the defense context this typically involves specialized, high-reliability boards built to military specifications (MIL-STD). The classification code 5998 confirms this is electrical and electronic equipment components, not elsewhere classified. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and any required standards or test protocols.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QNA44 |
| NAICS | 334412 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | Monday, November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity appears open to all qualified businesses—no small business set-aside is indicated in the metadata. Large and small businesses alike may compete.
That said, circuit card assembly for defense applications carries significant barriers to entry. Bidders typically need experience with military-grade manufacturing standards, such as IPC-A-610 (acceptability of electronic assemblies) and J-STD-001 (soldering requirements). Many Navy electronics contracts require compliance with MIL-PRF-55110 or MIL-PRF-31032 for printed wiring boards, plus ITAR registration for defense-related manufacturing. See the solicitation for any explicit security clearances, facility certifications, or past performance requirements.
Small businesses with relevant capabilities should not self-exclude, but should realistically assess whether they possess or can quickly obtain the necessary certifications, clean room or ESD-controlled environments, and testing infrastructure.
How to put together a competitive bid
First, download the full solicitation package from SAM.gov to review the statement of work, deliverables schedule, and evaluation criteria—whether lowest price technically acceptable or best value tradeoff.
For circuit card assembly work, focus your technical proposal on:
- Manufacturing qualifications: List your MIL-spec certifications, IPC certifications for technicians, and any QPL (Qualified Products List) or QML (Qualified Manufacturers List) status. NAVSUP places heavy weight on proven defense electronics production.
- Testing and quality assurance: Describe your automated optical inspection (AOI), in-circuit testing, functional testing, and environmental stress screening capabilities. Navy electronics demand high mean-time-between-failure rates.
- Supply chain traceability: Defense contracts require counterfeit component avoidance programs and full lot traceability. Document your supplier vetting, obsolescence management, and DFARS 252.211-7003 compliance if applicable.
- Past performance: Cite directly comparable Navy, DLA, or other DoD circuit card assembly contracts with available CPARS ratings.
- Pricing: Build detailed cost breakdowns including material, labor, overhead, and any NRE (non-recurring engineering) for test fixture development. Escalation clauses may be relevant given semiconductor supply volatility.
If you are a small business, consider whether subcontracting portions to a QPL-qualified manufacturer strengthens your bid without sacrificing small business credit where applicable.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number N0010427QNA44. The response deadline is 4:30 PM Eastern Time on Monday, November 30, 2026. Allow ample time for SAM.gov registration, any required representations and certifications, and proposal development—particularly if technical samples or first article testing is required, which see the solicitation to confirm.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →