INERTIAL NAVIGATION
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg is soliciting offers for inertial navigation equipment. Inertial navigation systems are self-contained guidance technologies that use accelerometers and gyroscopes to track a vehicle's position, orientation, and velocity without relying on external references like GPS signals. These systems are critical for military applications—including maritime, aerial, and missile platforms—where jamming-resistant navigation is essential.
The Department of Defense uses inertial navigation across multiple weapons platforms, and NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support serves as the Navy's primary inventory control point for weapon system spare parts and related material. This acquisition supports ongoing sustainment needs within Navy weapons systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QTC37 |
| NAICS | 334511 |
| Set-aside | None listed (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | December 4, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies. Manufacturers and suppliers with capabilities in NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) may compete.
To bid, your firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have any required Department of Defense certifications. Given the defense-related nature of inertial navigation equipment, vendors may need to demonstrate compliance with relevant security classifications, export control requirements (ITAR/EAR), and quality standards typical for military equipment. See the solicitation for specific eligibility requirements, security clearances, and any applicable preference programs for domestic sources.
How to put together a competitive bid
Bidding on military navigation systems requires demonstrating proven technical performance and supply chain reliability. Focus your proposal on:
Technical compliance: Provide detailed specifications for your inertial navigation units, including accuracy ratings, drift rates, environmental operating ranges, and physical form factors. NAVSUP WSS typically requires exact interchangeability with existing systems.
Quality assurance: Highlight your AS9100 or MIL-STD compliance, testing protocols, and traceability documentation. Defense navigation equipment demands rigorous quality control.
Past performance: Reference comparable DoD or allied nation contracts for inertial navigation components. Emphasize on-time delivery rates and any field performance data.
Logistics and sustainment: Address packaging, handling, storage requirements, and long-term support capabilities. NAVSUP WSS values suppliers who can support multi-year fleet requirements.
Pricing strategy: With full and open competition, expect competition from established defense contractors. Structure pricing to show lifecycle cost advantages, including reliability and reduced maintenance needs.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QTC37. The response deadline is December 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time—plan for potential system submission delays near the deadline. See the solicitation for detailed specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and exact place of performance.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →