INDICATOR GROUP
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 Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is soliciting offers for an Indicator Group—electrical indicator equipment or components that fall under broader communications and electronics manufacturing. Based on the NAICS code 334290, this relates to "Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing," which covers various electronic and communication-related devices not classified under more specific categories like radio or telephone equipment manufacturing.
Electrical indicators in military applications typically include cockpit displays, panel instruments, warning/signal lights, or other visual signaling devices used in naval vessels and aircraft. These components are critical for crew situational awareness, equipment status monitoring, and operational safety aboard Navy platforms. The classification code 7G20 corresponds to electrical and electronic equipment components in the Federal Supply Classification system.
This is a non-set-aside acquisition, meaning it is open to all responsible offerors regardless of socioeconomic status—large businesses, small businesses, and eligible contractors of any category may compete. The government has not restricted this opportunity to small business or any preferred vendor program.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QUA04 |
| NAICS | 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata—see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Any responsible contractor with the capability to manufacture or supply electronic indicator equipment may submit an offer. Because this is a full and open competition with no set-aside designation, large defense contractors, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors are all eligible to compete.
Companies in NAICS 334290 typically include manufacturers of:
- Military-grade display and indicator systems
- Aerospace and marine instrumentation
- Electronic test, measurement, and monitoring equipment
To bid, contractors must be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active registration at time of award. Given NAVSUP's role in weapons systems lifecycle support, prior experience with military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, MIL-DTL) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply chain processes may strengthen an offeror's competitive position, though specific experience requirements are not stated in the metadata—see the solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For electronics manufacturing solicitations at NAVSUP WSS, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Indicator equipment for Navy applications typically must meet rigorous reliability, environmental, and electromagnetic interference standards. Review the solicitation for specific military or federal specifications, performance parameters, and acceptance testing protocols. Document your quality management system—ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification is often expected for aerospace/marine electronics.
Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: NAVSUP WSS emphasizes supply chain integrity. Prepare detailed plans for component sourcing, lot traceability, and counterfeit electronic parts detection and avoidance per DFARS 252.246-7007.
Production capacity and delivery: Demonstrate ability to meet delivery schedules alongside existing commitments. NAVSUP WSS manages sustainment for legacy platforms; long-term availability of obsolescing components may be a selection factor.
Pricing strategy: As a full-and-open competition, expect price to carry significant weight. For manufacturing awards, the government may evaluate total evaluated price including any Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) handling or special packaging requirements. Review whether the solicitation contemplates multi-year ordering or indefinite-delivery vehicle structures common with NAVSUP WSS.
Past performance: Prepare relevant contract references, especially prior NAVSUP, DLA, or Navy electronics deliveries.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QUA04
- Download all attachments, including specifications, drawings, delivery schedules, and provisions/clauses
- Note the firm deadline: November 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time—late submissions will not be accepted
- Verify SAM registration status and update any expiring certifications before submission
- Confirm place of performance and any inspection/acceptance requirements from the solicitation documents, as these details were not provided in the notice metadata
View the official notice on SAM.gov →