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CIRCUIT CARD ASSY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is soliciting offers for circuit card assemblies through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Circuit card assemblies (CCAs) are populated printed circuit boards with electronic components—such as integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, and connectors—soldered or otherwise attached to create functional electronic modules. These assemblies are essential building blocks for military electronics systems, including weapons systems, communications equipment, navigation gear, and platform control systems.

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support serves as the Navy's lead logistics provider, managing spare parts and lifecycle support for naval aviation, surface, submarine, and weapons systems. A CCA requirement through this organization typically supports sustainment of fielded weapon systems rather than new platform development. This means the work likely involves manufacturing or remanufacturing specific assemblies to meet existing technical data packages and military specifications.

The classification code 5998 in the Federal Supply Classification system corresponds to "Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware." This confirms the solicitation's focus on finished electronic assemblies rather than raw components or unpopulated circuit boards.

Key facts

Note on NAICS: While 334412 technically covers bare printed circuit board manufacturing, the government frequently assigns this code to populated circuit card assembly solicitations when the underlying board fabrication represents the core manufacturing activity. Contractors should verify the full scope and any size standard applicability in the solicitation documents.

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. All responsible businesses—regardless of size or socioeconomic status—may submit offers, including:

• Small businesses (no NAICS size standard advantage applies here)
• Large businesses
• Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs)
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs)
• HUBZone and 8(a) firms

Given the NAVSUP WSS mission, bidders should expect stringent quality system requirements, likely including AS9100 (aerospace quality management) or equivalent, and facility clearance considerations if the assemblies support classified systems. The government will evaluate past performance on similar defense electronics manufacturing, particularly in military specification compliance and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) resolution.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical capability: NAVSUP WSS procurements typically require manufacturing to existing technical data packages. Confirm whether engineering drawings, source control drawings, or military specifications (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD) are included or referenced. Highlight your experience with obsolete component mitigation, configuration management, and testing to military standards.

Supply chain and obsolescence management: Circuit cards for legacy weapon systems frequently involve obsolete or hard-to-source components. Demonstrate proactive sourcing strategies, authorized aftermarket channels, or approved substitution processes. DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) expertise is highly valued.

Quality and certification: Verify required quality registrations and any specific NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) approvals for electronics. Document your test capability—environmental stress screening, burn-in, functional testing—to applicable military test methods.

Pricing strategy: Full and open competition with NAVSUP WSS often attracts seasoned defense electronics firms. Competitive pricing requires accurate Bill of Materials analysis, realistic yield assumptions for complex assemblies, and understanding of government contract types (likely Firm-Fixed-Price based on the notice structure). Review historical pricing for similar NSNs if available through DLA tools.

Past performance: Prepare relevant citations from DOD contracts, particularly NAVSEA, NAVAIR, or NAVSUP customers. Emphasize on-time delivery and quality acceptance metrics.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QQB61
2. Download all attachments, including technical data packages, specifications, and Section L/M instructions
3. Confirm place of performance and any delivery requirements
4. Submit your offer before October 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern

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