ELECTRONIC COMPONEN
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Tue, 24 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting offers for electronic components through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This procurement falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 5998, which covers electrical and electronic assemblies, boards, cards, and associated hardware—typically including items like circuit card assemblies, printed circuit boards, and related electronic subsystems used in military equipment.
The work is classified under NAICS 334412, meaning this involves bare printed circuit board manufacturing. Companies in this industry produce unpopulated printed circuit boards (rigid, flexible, or rigid-flex) that may later be assembled with electronic components. These boards serve as the foundation for electronic systems used in defense applications such as communications equipment, radar systems, navigation devices, and weapons control platforms.
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside designated in the metadata, meaning all responsible sources—including large businesses—may submit offers.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QDA13 |
| NAICS | 334412 — Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Any responsible offeror may bid, including small businesses, other-than-small businesses, and potentially foreign-owned entities meeting defense procurement requirements. There is no statutory preference favoring small businesses for this award.
That said, small manufacturers in NAICS 334412 should evaluate whether they can meet:
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, including specialty metals restrictions, counterfeit electronic parts avoidance, and trusted supplier provisions
- Quality standards such as IPC-A-600 (acceptability of printed boards) and IPC-6012 (qualification and performance specification for rigid printed boards), which Navy programs typically require
- ITAR/EAR compliance if boards are destined for weapons systems
Small businesses without prior defense contracts should verify their SAM.gov registration is active and that they possess or can obtain any required Cage Code and security clearances. See the solicitation for specific size standard thresholds (typically 1,500 employees for NAICS 334412) if considering small-business socioeconomic programs voluntarily or for subcontracting plans.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical approach: Emphasize your manufacturing capabilities for the specific board types required—materials (FR-4, polyimide, metal-core), layer counts, tolerances, and plating finishes. NAVSUP WSS typically requires traceability and configuration management; describe your lot control, serialization, and documentation systems.
Past performance: List contracts for similar defense or high-reliability electronics, particularly those involving MIL-PRF-31032 or IPC-6012 Class 3 performance. Performance on prior NAVSUP WSS or Naval Sea Systems Command contracts carries significant weight.
Pricing strategy: Full and open competition means price will likely dominate source selection. Analyze your material costs (copper, laminates, gold for plating) and capacity. Consider whether teaming with an established defense supplier improves your competitiveness for testing or qualification requirements.
Compliance checklist: DFARS 252.225-7008 (Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals), DFARS 252.246-7007 (Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection), and any flows from the solicitation's DD Form 254 if classified work is involved. See the solicitation for exact clauses and certifications.
Delivery and packaging: Military packaging and preservation requirements (MIL-STD-2073) typically apply; confirm whether first article testing or inspection is required.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QDA13. Verify all technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation factors, and clauses not included in this summary. Note that responses are due November 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in sealed-bid or digitally submitted competitions. Register or confirm active status in SAM.gov before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →