NRP,KEYBOARD,DATA E
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Mon, 28 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting offers for NRP, KEYBOARD, DATA E—a procurement for a data entry keyboard, likely as a replacement or spare for naval systems. Items with "NRP" prefixes typically indicate Not Repairable This Station consumable or replacement parts that are procured and issued through Navy supply channels rather than repaired in place.
Based on the NAICS 333998 ("All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing"), this falls under miscellaneous machinery manufacturing. Keyboards procured under this classification are generally specialized or militarized input devices rather than standard commercial peripherals—potentially rack-mounted, panel-mount, or environmentally hardened units designed for shipboard or aircraft use where standard office equipment would not survive. See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, quantity, and delivery requirements.
This procurement is managed by NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Mechanicsburg, the Navy's primary manager for aviation and maritime weapon systems logistics, including spare parts and supply chain support.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy — NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QNA37 |
| NAICS | 333998 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted, full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | December 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Any qualified business may bid—this solicitation has no set-aside restriction, meaning it is open to all businesses regardless of size, ownership, or socio-economic status. Small businesses, veteran-owned firms, women-owned firms, and large defense contractors all compete on equal footing.
To bid, you must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active status
- Have any required NAICS 333998 representation in your SAM profile
- Meet any facility security clearance or ITAR/EAR export control requirements if specified in the full solicitation (common for military electronics)
- Be capable of delivering to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) or Navy distribution systems if this is a stock item
Given NAVSUP WSS's role, prior experience with military packaging and labeling (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073), and UID/RFID requirements may prove essential even if not stated in metadata.
How to put together a competitive bid
For unrestricted NAVSUP WSS solicitations, price and past performance typically dominate source selection. Consider these specifics:
- Verify exact NSN or part number: "NRP, KEYBOARD, DATA E" suggests a specific National Stock Number exists. Search WebFLIS or the solicitation documents to confirm interchangeability requirements—substitutes may be accepted or prohibited.
- Source manufacturing carefully: NAICS 333998 covers small-batch, specialized production. If you are a distributor, confirm your manufacturer meets any qualification testing (MIL-STD-810 environmental, MIL-STD-461 EMI) referenced in the technical data package.
- Price realistically for low-volume military production: Unlike commercial keyboards, these likely carry minimum order quantities, long lead times for obsolete components, and significant testing overhead. NAVSUP WSS often awards on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for such items—understand the technical acceptability threshold before cutting price.
- Review delivery schedule precisely: NRP items often support aging platforms; the Navy may prioritize rapid delivery over lowest unit price. See the solicitation for required delivery date (RDD) and Thin Film or Performance Based Logistics implications.
- Prepare for First Article Testing if required: New suppliers to NAVSUP WSS frequently must pass FAT before full production authorization.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QNA37 — technical specifications, quantity, packaging requirements, and evaluation criteria appear only in the complete document set.
- Register or verify SAM.gov status well before the deadline; processing can take weeks.
- Submit questions through SAM.gov if specifications are unclear; the Q&A period may be limited.
- Note the firm deadline: December 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT — late submissions are inadmissible in Navy sealed-bid procedures.
For assistance with NAVSUP WSS procurement processes, contact the contracting office listed in the SAM.gov notice or consult the NAVSUP WSS Small Business Office resources.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →