N0038326PR0R900_FMS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 26 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
This is a Department of the Navy solicitation for communications security equipment and components, based on the classification code 5895. The work falls under NAICS code 334290, which covers other communications equipment manufacturing. This typically involves the production or procurement of specialized telecommunications hardware, encryption devices, secure transmission systems, or related electronic components used in military communications networks.
Without additional details in the metadata, the specific quantities, technical specifications, and end items being procured are not stated—see the solicitation for these requirements.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense, Dept of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QN131 |
| NAICS | 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EST |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small-business set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. This includes:
- Large defense contractors with established NAVSUP relationships
- Small manufacturers of communications equipment meeting the 334290 size standard
- Nontraditional defense contractors or commercial item providers
Given the communications security nature of classification code 5895, bidders should anticipate potential security clearance requirements, though these are not confirmed in the metadata. Companies without prior Navy or defense contracting experience should carefully review qualification requirements in the full solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For full-and-open NAVSUP solicitations in communications equipment, consider these practical steps:
Technical compliance: Classification code 5895 communications security equipment often requires strict adherence to military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, or MIL-DTL). Obtain the applicable product specifications referenced in the solicitation and verify your items meet or exceed them. Document traceability to military standards.
Past performance: NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support evaluates contractor performance history rigorously. Prepare at least three relevant past-performance references for similar communications equipment deliveries, preferably to DOD or other federal agencies. Include Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), delivery dates, and quality ratings if available.
Pricing strategy: Without set-aside protection, expect competition from established prime contractors. Analyze DLA or Navy historical pricing for similar 5895 items through tools like FPDS or GSA eLibrary. Consider whether your pricing supports direct commercial sales or requires cost-reimbursement elements.
Quality systems: Verify your Quality Management System meets ISO 9001 standards and determine whether AS9100 (aerospace/ defense) or additional NAVSUP-specific quality requirements apply. Many NAVSUP Philadelphia procurements reference the NAVSUP WSS Supplier Quality Requirements.
Logistics and packaging: Military Unique Identification (UID) marking, RFID tagging, and specific military packaging (MIL-STD-2073) are standard requirements for NAVSUP equipment deliveries. Factor these costs into your pricing.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QN131
- Download all attachments, specifications, and provision/checklist documents
- Note the firm response deadline: November 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM Eastern Time—late submissions are not accepted
- Register in SAM.gov and verify your entity registration is active through the award period
- Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with any pre-bid questions, allowing adequate time for responses before submission
The short title reference ("N0038326PR0R900_FMS") suggests potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) funding or end use—confirm this in the solicitation as FMS contracts may carry additional compliance requirements for export-controlled technical data and foreign recipient coordination.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →