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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

This is a Department of the Navy solicitation for a control panel used in aircraft applications. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is procuring this aeronautical equipment through its standard acquisition channels. The specific item falls under Federal Supply Classification 1680, which covers miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components.

Control panels in aircraft systems typically house switches, indicators, circuit breakers, and other interface elements that allow flight crews to manage aircraft subsystems. These units must meet stringent military specifications for reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental resilience, and airworthiness. The work likely involves manufacturing a unit to military technical standards, which may include MIL-STD-810 for environmental testing and MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic interference requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. The NAICS code 336413 indicates this opportunity sits in the "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing" sector, which carries a size standard of 1,500 employees. Your business must fall at or below this threshold to qualify as small for this procurement, though large businesses are equally eligible to bid.

Relevant experience for potential bidders includes:

• Manufacturing aircraft control panels or cockpit/avionics interface hardware
• Working with military specification materials and processes
• Holding AS9100 quality management certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with DoD unique identification (UID) and MIL-STD-130 marking requirements

Because this is NAVSUP-managed, suppliers with experience in Navy aviation logistics support and those already in the Federal Supply System may have operational advantages.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aircraft control panel manufacturing, your proposal should address several critical areas:

Technical compliance: See the solicitation for exact specifications, but anticipate requirements for first article testing, qualification testing, and acceptance testing protocols. Military aircraft components often require detailed manufacturing source data and configuration management documentation.

Quality assurance: Emphasize your AS9100 certification, NADCAP accreditation for special processes (if applicable), and any existing Pentagon-approved quality programs. Include your corrective action history and supplier quality metrics.

Past performance: Reference recent deliveries of similar aerospace components, especially to military customers or primes. NAVSUP values on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates highly.

Pricing strategy: With no set-aside, expect competition from established defense contractors. Build your cost structure around actual manufacturing data, and be prepared to justify your pricing with detailed cost breakdowns if requested.

Small business factors: While not set-aside, noting any small business status, veteran ownership, or HUBZone location may still carry evaluation weight or support subcontracting plan requirements.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038326QSB79

2. Verify you can access or obtain all cited military and industry specifications referenced in the technical requirements

3. Note the firm deadline: November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time — late submissions are not accepted in sealed bid or negotiated solicitations

4. Confirm your SAM.gov registration and any required CAGE code are active

5. See the solicitation for specific delivery quantities, contract duration, inspection requirements, and any pre-bid conference or site visit opportunities

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