COUPLING,SHAFT,FLEX
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 U.S. Navy is soliciting bids for coupling, shaft, flex—a mechanical component used in power transmission systems. This is a parts procurement for Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support, the organization responsible for managing spare parts and logistics support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons systems.
Flexible shaft couplings are mechanical devices that connect rotating shafts while accommodating misalignment, reducing vibration, and protecting connected equipment from shock loads. In military applications, these components are typically used in shipboard machinery, propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, or other rotating powertrain applications where reliability under demanding conditions is critical. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg serves as a major distribution and contracting center for Navy material support.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QJA24 |
| NAICS | 333612 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
The applicable NAICS 333612 is for "Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing," which covers manufacturers of shaft couplings, universal joints, pulleys, sprockets, chains, and related power transmission components.
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted—no set-aside applies, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. Given the specialized military nature of the item, prospective bidders should typically:
- Be manufacturers of mechanical power transmission equipment or authorized distributors with relevant product lines
- Hold or be capable of obtaining required quality certifications (commonly ISO 9001 or AS9100 for aerospace/defense applications)
- Understand Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, including sourcing restrictions for specialty metals and country-of-origin rules
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active registration through contract performance period
- Have experience with military part numbering systems, government unique identification (IUID) requirements, and packaging standards per MIL-STD-2073
Small businesses should evaluate whether they can compete effectively against larger established defense suppliers on price, technical capability, and past performance.
How to put together a competitive bid
For this type of mechanical parts procurement, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Deconflict the government's specification against your exact product offering. Flexible couplings vary dramatically by torque capacity, misalignment tolerance, operating speed, environmental sealing, and material construction. See the solicitation for precise performance requirements and dimensional standards.
Traceability and documentation: Defense part procurements typically require material certifications, test reports, and chain-of-custody documentation. Prepare your quality management system to deliver complete certification packages.
Delivery and lead time: Assess your production capacity against required delivery schedules. NAVSUP WSS contracts often involve multi-year or intermittent demand patterns; understand whether this is a one-time buy or requirements-type contract.
Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for similar NSN items through sources like the DLA's Internet Navy Fleet Logistics website or FPDS data. Consider total evaluated price including any required warranty or packaging costs.
Past performance: If you lack Navy-specific experience, highlight comparable commercial or other federal agency performance. Incomplete or non-responsive past performance references can disqualify otherwise competitive offers.
Contracting officers evaluating unrestricted solicitations heavily weight price; ensure your cost build-up is defensible and competitive.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QJA24—the posted notice contains only summary metadata; all technical specifications, quantities, inspection requirements, and clause provisions are in the complete solicitation document.
Note the deadline: Offers must be received by November 30, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in sealed bid or negotiated procurements absent exceptional circumstances.
Submit questions through the SAM.gov inquiry function if any specifications are unclear; allow adequate time for government response before the deadline.
Verify SAM registration is active and matches your bid entity exactly.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →