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: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is soliciting suppliers for circuit card assemblies. This falls under NAICS 334412, which covers bare printed circuit board manufacturing and associated assembly work. Circuit card assemblies are essential components in naval weapons systems, communications equipment, radar, and other electronic systems. The requirement indicates the Navy needs custom-manufactured or repaired electronic assemblies rather than off-the-shelf commercial items.
NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support serves as the Navy's primary inventory control point for aviation and maritime weapons systems spare parts. Circuit card assemblies in this supply chain typically require strict quality standards, traceability, and often must meet defense-unique specifications for shock, vibration, temperature, and electromagnetic interference.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QQC11 |
| NAICS | 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside specified. Large and small businesses may both bid. However, small businesses registered under NAICS 334412 should evaluate whether they can meet any qualifying criteria the solicitation may specify.
To compete, a business should have:
- Active SAM.gov registration
- NAICS 334412 in their SAM profile
- Experience with defense electronics manufacturing or repair
- Capability to meet military specifications for circuit card assemblies (typically including IPC-A-610 standards, possibly MIL-PRF-31032 or MIL-PRF-55110 qualifications)
How to put together a competitive bid
Manufacturing qualifications are critical in this market. Review whether the solicitation requires QML (Qualified Manufacturers List) or QPL (Qualified Products List) certification. NAVSUP typically sources through its Approved Item Name Directory, and qualification status can determine eligibility.
Technical data package requirements deserve close attention. Circuit card assemblies for legacy weapons systems often come with government-furnished technical data, but see the solicitation for provisions on data rights, configuration control, and obsolescence management.
Pricing structure should account for:
- Lot quantities and economic order quantity impacts (see the solicitation)
- Long-term availability requirements and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) planning
- Potential requirements for engineering support or configuration updates
Past performance submissions should highlight:
- Similar defense electronics contracts, especially with NAVSUP or Navy systems commands
- On-time delivery performance for complex assemblies
- Quality metrics (acceptance rates, corrective action cycles)
Supply chain documentation may be required for traceability and counterfeit avoidance per DFARS 252.246-7007 and related clauses.
Small businesses should assess whether teaming or subcontracting with a qualified prime offers better positioning, particularly if proprietary processes or established Navy relationships are involved.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation N0010426QQC11 at SAM.gov to review specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and exact evaluation criteria. The response deadline of October 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT is firm—plan submission time to accommodate SAM.gov technical processing. Register or verify active SAM.gov status immediately if not current, as this can take several business days to process.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →