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HOUSING,LOADER,AFT

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 20 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy is soliciting offers for small arms and ordnance manufacturing, specifically for a Housing, Loader, Aft component. This is a procurement for a manufactured part used in weapons systems, likely related to naval ordnance loading mechanisms.

NAICS code 332994 covers "Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing." This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing small arms ammunition, small arms, bombs, mines, torpedoes, and other ordnance and accessories. The "Aft" designation in the item description suggests this component goes toward the rear section of a loading housing assembly—common in naval gun systems or similar weapons platforms. The classification code 1005 further confirms this relates to weapons and ammunition components.

This is a standard Department of Defense parts procurement through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support at Mechanicsburg, the Navy's primary logistics and supply chain management organization for weapon systems support.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—that can manufacture to military specifications and deliver the required part may submit an offer.

However, small businesses registered under NAICS 332994 remain eligible to bid. Firms should confirm their SAM.gov registration is active, verify their NAICS code assignments match 332994, and ensure any required security clearances or facility certifications are current. Given the ordnance-related nature of this work, manufacturers may need to hold applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration with the Department of State and maintain appropriate explosives or firearms licensing where relevant.

How to put together a competitive bid

For full-and-open ordnance manufacturing competitions, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: Obtain the complete technical data package, specifications, and drawings referenced in the solicitation. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support procurements typically incorporate military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and First Article Testing requirements. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, inspection criteria, and acceptance standards.

Quality systems: Demonstrate AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification if held, and be prepared to document your quality management system. Past performance on similar DOD manufacturing contracts strengthens your proposal considerably.

Pricing strategy: In open competitions, price often dominates source selection. Analyze your material costs, machining and fabrication requirements, inspection overhead, and any specialty coatings or treatments. Review the Navy's Historical Pricing for comparable parts if available through contract data repositories.

Past performance: Prepare relevancy citations for similar ordnance or weapons component manufacturing, including on-time delivery metrics and quality acceptance rates.

Small business factors: While no set-aside applies, small businesses may still highlight socioeconomic status for subcontracting plan credit or other evaluation considerations if the solicitation includes such factors.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation and attachments at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QQC66. Review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses before committing to bid preparation.

Note the firm deadline: November 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow adequate lead time for SAM.gov system navigation, proposal assembly, and submission verification. Questions about technical requirements or terms should be submitted to the contracting officer per the solicitation instructions before the deadline specified for inquiries.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →