Full & Open Brand Name OEM "Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp" - Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) Maintenance Services
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is seeking maintenance services for Low Pressure Air Compressor (LPAC) equipment. This is a brand-name procurement limited to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), specifically "Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp." The work involves sustaining and maintaining LPAC systems, which are critical components in naval vessel operations—typically used for starting diesel engines, providing service air, and supporting various shipboard pneumatic systems.
Because this is a brand-name restriction to a single OEM, the competition is inherently limited. Such restrictions are generally justified when only the original manufacturer possesses proprietary technical data, specialized tooling, or unique expertise required to maintain equipment to military specifications without compromising operational readiness or safety certifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0040627Q0004 |
| NAICS | 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open, meaning any responsible source may submit a bid. However, because it is restricted to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp as the brand-name OEM, effectively only that entity or its authorized representatives/team members can compete. No small business set-aside applies—this is unrestricted competition under FAR Part 6.
If you are Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp: you may bid directly. If you are another firm, you could potentially participate as a subcontractor or partner if the OEM permits such an arrangement, but the solicitation structure suggests the Navy expects direct engagement with the OEM.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the brand-name nature of this procurement, conventional competitive pricing strategies are limited. If you are the OEM or affiliated:
- Demonstrate OEM authority: Submit documentation proving you are Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp or its expressly authorized agent for LPAC maintenance services
- Technical capability: Detail your experience with the specific LPAC models involved, including relevant Navy ship classes served; cite past performance on similar maintenance contracts
- Personnel qualifications: Identify technicians with OEM-certified training for LPAC systems; security clearances may be required—see the solicitation
- Facility and logistics: Describe your capacity to perform work at government facilities or provide depot-level support, including tooling and proprietary diagnostics equipment
- Pricing structure: Given limited competition, ensure your pricing is nonetheless reasonable; the contracting officer will likely evaluate cost realism against independent government estimates
For non-OEM firms: consider monitoring for future LPAC maintenance opportunities that may not carry brand-name restrictions, or pursue subcontracting relationships with Curtiss-Wright for naval maintenance work broadly.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0040627Q0004
- Note the deadline: November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time—late submissions will not be considered
- Verify whether the solicitation contains specific instructions for brand-name justification documentation or additional qualification requirements
- If you require clarification on OEM authorization procedures or technical scope, submit questions through the designated contracting officer before the deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →