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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is soliciting bids for hose assembly, non-metallic supplies through its Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support directorate in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This is a product-based procurement for industrial hose assemblies made from rubber or plastics rather than metal.
NAICS code 326220 covers "Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing." Companies in this industry typically produce flexible tubing, reinforced hose, and extruded profiles from synthetic rubber compounds, thermoplastics, or thermoset resins. Defense applications for non-metallic hose assemblies span fluid transfer systems—fuel lines, hydraulic circuits, coolant systems, and pneumatic connections across naval vessels, aircraft, and ground support equipment. The "non-metallic" distinction matters: rubber and thermoplastic hoses offer corrosion resistance, vibration dampening, and weight savings compared to rigid metal piping, but require specific pressure ratings, chemical compatibility, and temperature tolerances.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QBA38 |
| NAICS | 326220 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation has no set-aside restriction—meaning it is open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size. Both large manufacturers and small businesses may compete. Small businesses eligible under SBA size standards for NAICS 326220 (1,000-employee threshold) could still pursue this, but they will compete directly against larger firms without any preference mechanism such as a small business set-aside, HUBZone, SDVOSB, or 8(a) program.
To bid, a firm must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract performance period, and should hold any required security clearances or facility certifications if the hose assemblies involve military-specification (MIL-SPEC) materials or traceability requirements typical of defense supply items.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an open competition in defense hose assemblies, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: See the solicitation for exact specifications—likely MIL-DTL, MS, or NAS-type standards governing burst pressure, bend radius, temperature range, and reinforcement construction. Request a sample or drawing review if the specification is unfamiliar. Non-metallic hose for Navy use often requires specific compound formulations resistant to jet fuel, hydraulic fluid (MIL-PRF-83282), or saltwater environments.
Quality systems: Verify whether the solicitation requires ISO 9001, AS9100, or NAVSUP-specific supplier approval. Traceability documentation and material certifications are standard expectations in Navy supply contracts.
Past performance: Demonstrate experience manufacturing to military or aerospace quality standards, not merely commercial-grade products. Reference contracts with defense prime contractors or direct Navy/DLA supply experience strengthen your proposal.
Pricing strategy: Without a set-aside, price competitiveness is paramount. Analyze your material costs (especially specialty rubber compounds and reinforcement textiles), tooling amortization, and lot-size efficiency. Consider whether offering multi-year pricing or Economic Price Adjustment clauses improves viability.
Packaging and marking: Defense logistics contracts typically require strict MIL-STD-129 labeling and preservation specifications for long-term storage compatibility.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using number N0010427QBA38. Review complete specifications, delivery requirements, and any clauses incorporated by reference. Note the firm response deadline of 4:30 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2026—NAVSUP deadlines typically do not accommodate late submissions. Submit questions through the SAM.gov messaging function if specifications require clarification before proposal development.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →