KOH CARTRIDGE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Thu, 03 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is seeking to procure KOH cartridges through its Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This is a total small business set-aside procurement for an item in the test, measurement, and control instruments category, as indicated by the Federal Supply Classification code 6625.
KOH cartridges typically relate to potassium hydroxide-based components used in analytical or measurement equipment—commonly associated with electrochemical sensors, electrolytic cells, or specialized testing apparatus. The NAICS code 334515 covers "Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals," which broadly includes the production of various electronic test and measurement instruments and related components. See the solicitation for precise technical specifications, quantities, and intended end-use systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N00104-27-Q-BC21 |
| NAICS | 334515 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside—Total |
| Response deadline | December 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Only small businesses may bid on this procurement under the total small business set-aside. To qualify, your firm must meet the NAICS 334515 size standard—typically measured by average annual receipts or employee count depending on specific SBA table provisions for this code. You must be registered in SAM.gov with active status, possess valid CAGE and DUNS (or UEI) identifiers, and certify as a small business concern at the time of offer submission.
NAVSUP WSS awards frequently favor vendors demonstrating current or prior experience with defense logistics, particularly NAVAIR- or NAVSEA-supported weapon systems. If your firm has not previously supplied to NAVSUP, consider whether you can demonstrate relevant commercial or government experience with similar electrochemical or instrument components.
How to put together a competitive bid
For NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support solicitations, competitiveness depends on responsive technical proposals and compliant administrative submissions:
Technical compliance: Address every line-item requirement exactly as specified. For 6625 items, NAVSUP typically requires detailed specifications on chemical composition, storage life, compatibility with designated end items, and traceability to military or ASTM standards. See the solicitation for exact technical data requirements.
Past performance documentation: Prepare at least three relevant past performance references, ideally for similar Defense Department or instrument component contracts. Include Contracting Officer contact information, contract numbers, and dollar values.
Packaging and marking: NAVSUP WSS enforces strict military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073). Propose compliant packaging or price accordingly if vendor-packaged alternatives are permitted. See the solicitation for specific packaging instructions.
Pricing structure: Submit firm fixed-price offers unless otherwise authorized. NAVSUP solicitations for repair parts and consumables typically use automated evaluation—lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or trade-off, depending on stated evaluation methodology. See the solicitation for the exact evaluation factors.
Small business representations: Complete all required SAM representations and certifications, including any applicable FAR 52.219 provisions. Verify your Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) profile reflects NAICS 334515.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N00104-27-Q-BC21
- Download all attachments including specifications, drawings, and delivery requirements
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active through at least the award date
- Submit your offer no later than December 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Late submissions will not be considered absent emergency circumstances per FAR provisions. See the solicitation for submission method (typically Electronic Data Access or NAVSUP's e门槛 system).
View the official notice on SAM.gov →