N0038326PR0R849_FMS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 19 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
This is a Navy supply contract through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia for aircraft-related components. NAICS 336413 covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." Classification code 1680 points to aircraft components and accessories procurement. The work most likely involves sourcing, manufacturing, or supplying parts that support naval aviation weapon systems—think structural components, avionics, engine parts, or other specialized items that keep military aircraft mission-ready.
NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia serves as a principal source of supply for the Navy's weapon systems, managing materiel support across aviation, maritime, and other platforms. Contracts through this office typically require familiarity with military specifications, defense logistics standards, and often intricate supply-chain traceability requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE → DEPT OF THE NAVY → NAVSUP → NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support → NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia → NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QS139 |
| NAICS | 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata—see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside indicated. Any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. That said, aircraft parts manufacturing and defense supply work carries significant barriers to entry. The government typically expects bidders to demonstrate:
- Quality systems: AS9100 certification or equivalent aerospace quality management is standard for this NAICS code
- Traceability protocols: Military aircraft parts demand complete lot and material traceability, often back to raw material sources
- Security clearance capacity: Depending on the specific parts, facility security clearances or personnel clearances may be required
- Past performance: Prior defense aviation contracts strengthen proposals considerably
Small businesses without established defense aerospace footprints face stiff competition from incumbent suppliers and tier-1 defense contractors. However, if you hold relevant certifications and have commercial aviation experience that translates, this could be a viable target for breaking into defense work—or for teaming with a prime.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given full and open competition, pricing discipline matters intensely. Large aerospace suppliers can absorb thinner margins; small bidders must identify genuine cost advantages or niche technical capabilities.
Technical approach: Emphasize your quality system's alignment with MIL-STD requirements, your non-conformance rates, and any existing OEM approvals or customer equivalencies. NAVSUP WSS prioritizes reliability of supply over lowest price when mission readiness is at stake.
Supply chain resilience: Document your sourcing strategy, alternate suppliers for critical materials, and inventory positioning. Post-pandemic, the Navy heavily weights supply chain risk mitigation.
Small business participation plan: Even without a set-aside, if you're small, highlight it. Many NAVSUP contracts flow to primes who must meet subcontracting goals; positioning as a qualified small business subcontractor to a large prime bidding here may be strategically sound.
Pricing strategy: Analyze historical pricing through SAM.gov's Contract Data or FPDS if you can identify comparable awards. Aircraft parts often use multi-year pricing with economic price adjustment clauses—see the solicitation for any such provisions.
Compliance checklist: Verify your SAM registration is active, your DUNS/UEI records are current, and any required representations (FAR 52.204 through 52.212 provisions) are completed accurately.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QS139. The metadata title shows a related identifier (N0038326PR0R849_FMS) that may help locate predecessor notices or associated pre-solicitation documents. Note the firm deadline of November 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time—NAVSUP WSS typically enforces strict electronic submission timestamps through the designated procurement platform. Download all attachments, verify any security requirements, and confirm place of performance and delivery schedules directly from the solicitation documents.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →