COMPUTER,FLIGHT CON
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is soliciting offers for flight control computers. These are specialized computing systems that process inputs from pilots or automated systems and translate them into commands for aircraft control surfaces, engines, and other flight-critical components. Flight control computers are essential avionics in military aircraft, ranging from straightforward stability augmentation to complex fly-by-wire systems in modern tactical aircraft.
Work under NAICS 334511 involves the manufacture of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. This includes flight instrumentation, radar equipment, and integrated avionics systems. Given NAVSUP WSS's role as the Navy's primary manager of aviation and maritime supply chains, this procurement likely supports sustainment of existing naval aircraft platforms. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, applicable military specifications, and platform designations.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE NAVY · NAVSUP · NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA · NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QAA10 |
| NAICS | 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open solicitation with no small business set-aside. All responsible sources, including small businesses and other-than-small businesses, may submit offers. Manufacturers with capabilities in defense avionics, embedded computing systems, or legacy military electronics refurbishment are positioned to compete.
Small businesses should realistically assess whether they can meet the technical, quality assurance, and delivery requirements typically associated with flight-critical Navy components. This often includes compliance with MIL-STD-810 (environmental), MIL-STD-461 (EMC), and MIL-STD-704 (electrical power interface), plus potential source inspection by the Defense Contract Management Agency. See the solicitation for specific size standards, if any, and required certifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical proposal: Emphasize experience with similar flight control or mission-critical computing systems. Document your engineering lifecycle processes, configuration management, and software/hardware qualification methods. If offering a commercial item, prepare a commercial item determination package per FAR Part 12.
Past performance: NAVSUP WSS values demonstrated on-time delivery and quality metrics for aviation spare parts. Obtain and prepare for submission your Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS) or equivalent past performance references from defense contracts.
Pricing strategy: Full and open competition typically includes established defense contractors. Analyze whether your cost structure allows competitive pricing against larger manufacturers, or whether you can differentiate on technical approach, delivery speed, or specialty engineering support.
Supply chain and obsolescence management: Flight control computers for legacy naval aircraft often face component obsolescence challenges. Address your methodology for long-term sustainment, including last-time-buy strategies, form-fit-function replacements, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) planning.
Security: Ensure your facility and personnel can meet any required security clearances or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling procedures specified in the solicitation.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QAA10 — search the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities database for complete specifications, statement of work, and attachments
- Note the deadline: November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time — late submissions are typically not accepted in Navy solicitations
- Register in SAM.gov if not already registered, and confirm your entity's active status
- Submit questions through the solicitation's designated point of contact if any requirements need clarification before the response deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →