JOYSTICK,DATA ENTRY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Tue, 13 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is soliciting bids for a joystick for data entry applications. This is a components procurement for weapon systems support operations.
NAICS code 333998 classifies this as "All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing," which covers a broad range of industrial and commercial machinery not elsewhere classified. Joysticks for data entry typically serve as human-machine interface devices in specialized military applications—potentially for vehicle controls, simulation systems, or equipment where precise directional input is required rather than traditional keyboard or mouse interaction.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QZB75 |
| NAICS | 333998 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 13, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation has no set-aside restriction, meaning it is open to all responsible sources including large businesses, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors. There is no small business preference or socioeconomic program (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) indicated in the notice metadata.
Small businesses may still compete, but they will face competition from larger, established defense contractors. Manufacturers or distributors of industrial joysticks, HMI (human-machine interface) devices, or related control equipment should evaluate whether they can meet any technical qualifications and delivery requirements—see the solicitation for specifics.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the product category and open competition structure:
Understand the technical requirements precisely. Military-quality joysticks for data entry may need to meet MIL-STD environmental specifications (temperature, vibration, EMI), precise electrical interfaces, or particular form factors. See the solicitation for exact specifications, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Verify your manufacturing or supply chain capacity. If you are a distributor rather than manufacturer, confirm your source can deliver to any required schedule and that you can obtain necessary line-item traceability or country-of-origin documentation common in defense procurement.
Review past performance weighting. NAVSUP WSS procurements typically evaluate past performance; if you lack relevant joystick or similar component delivery history, consider subcontracting or teaming with an experienced supplier.
Analyze pricing strategy carefully. Full and open competition with no set-aside often attracts aggressive pricing from large suppliers. Ensure your price accounts for all costs including any required inspection, packaging, and shipping to the government destination.
Check for qualified products or approved sources. Some military hardware requires products from the Qualified Products List (QPL) or sources approved under the Qualified Manufacturers List (QML). See the solicitation for any such restriction.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QZB75 to obtain complete specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, bond requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Submit questions or requests for clarification well before the deadline if specifications are unclear.
Note the deadline: Responses are due October 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—only seven days after posting, suggesting this may be a streamlined procurement or recompetition where time is limited.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →