FAN,VANEAXIAL
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 Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting bids for a FAN, VANEAXIAL—an industrial air-moving device used to move air in ducts or against moderate static pressure. Vaneaxial fans are commonly found in ventilation, climate control, and industrial process applications where directed airflow is required.
This acquisition falls under NAICS 333413 (Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower Manufacturing), covering manufacturers of axial, centrifugal, and other industrial air-moving equipment. The classification code 4140 in the Federal Supply Classification system corresponds to fans, air circulators, and blower equipment.
Given NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's role as the Navy's principal inventory control point, this fan likely supports shipboard, submarine, or shore-based weapon systems infrastructure—though see the solicitation for the specific end-use application, performance requirements, and any military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or qualification testing demanded.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QTA06 |
| NAICS | 333413 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 at 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, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. Manufacturers, distributors, and potentially value-added resellers with access to compliant products should evaluate the solicitation.
If you are a small business in NAICS 333413, note that the size standard for this industry is typically 1,000 employees (verify current SBA standards). While no set-aside applies here, maintaining active SAM.gov registration and any required certifications (ISO 9001, NIST cybersecurity, etc.) remains essential. See the solicitation for any source qualification requirements such as QPL (Qualified Products List) status, first article testing, or NAVSEA certifications that may limit eligible sources.
How to put together a competitive bid
For fan and blower manufacturers:
Verify technical compliance first. Military fan procurements frequently reference specific MIL-SPECs (e.g., MIL-PRF-XXXX series), shock and vibration standards (MIL-STD-167), or electromagnetic interference requirements (MIL-STD-461). Confirm your product meets or exceeds these before investing bid resources.
Address corrosion resistance and material traceability. Naval applications demand salt-spray resistance and full material certifications. Document your supply chain and testing capabilities explicitly.
Price competitively for anticipated volume. NAVSUP WSS typically procures for fleet-wide demand; understanding their forecasted quantities—even if this specific solicitation is for an initial buy—can improve your unit pricing strategy. However, see the solicitation for actual estimated quantities.
Demonstrate past performance. Reference previous Navy, Coast Guard, or marine-industrial deliveries. Highlight on-time delivery rates and any reduced lead time achievements.
For non-manufacturers: If reselling, prepare evidence of authorized distributorship and manufacturer's support commitments. NAVSUP may require direct OEM relationships for technical and logistics support.
Submit through the designated electronic system (likely NAVCOSSP or SAM.gov-related portal) per the solicitation instructions.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation N0010427QTA06 on SAM.gov immediately. The response deadline is October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT—approximately two weeks from posting. Given the specialized nature of industrial fans for defense applications, allow adequate time to verify technical requirements, confirm qualification status, and prepare any required first article test proposals or engineering change proposals. Note any pre-bid conferences or site visits referenced in the full document.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →