PLATE,MOUNTING
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg), is soliciting offers for PLATE,MOUNTING—a hardware item falling under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 5340. This classification covers hardware and abrasives, specifically items like mounting plates, brackets, and related fastening components used in mechanical assemblies.
FSC 5340 hardware is commonly used in shipboard, aircraft, and ground equipment maintenance and repair. Mounting plates in naval applications typically serve as base or interface components for securing equipment, machinery, or systems to structural frameworks. The specific application would be determined by the part's technical drawings and specifications.
This is a direct solicitation for a discrete manufactured product rather than a service contract. Offerors should expect requirements centered on material specifications, dimensional tolerances, finishing requirements, and quality assurance compliance.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QNA33 |
| NAICS | 332510 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any responsible offeror meeting the solicitation's technical and qualifications requirements may submit a bid, including:
- Small manufacturers registered in SAM.gov
- Large domestic manufacturers
- Foreign offerors (subject to Buy American Act and trade agreement restrictions, where applicable)
Given NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), eligible bidders are typically metal fabricators, machine shops, or hardware manufacturers with experience producing precision metal components to military or commercial specifications. No HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or 8(a) preference applies.
To bid, your firm must have:
- An active SAM.gov registration valid through the award period
- A CAGE code
- Capability to meet any applicable quality standards (see the solicitation for specific QMS requirements such as ISO 9001 or NAVSEA standards)
NAICS 332510 has a small business size standard of 500 employees. While this competition is unrestricted, small businesses may still compete and should evaluate whether their capabilities and capacity align with the requirement.
How to put together a competitive bid
For hardware manufacturing solicitations, competitiveness depends on technical compliance, cost discipline, and delivery reliability:
Technical compliance: Obtain and review the full specifications, drawings, and any applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD) or NAVSEA technical publications referenced in the solicitation. Mounting plates often require specific materials (stainless steel, aluminum alloys), heat treatment, corrosion protection, or surface finishes. Deviations require explicit pre-approval.
Quality assurance: NAVSUP WS3 procurements typically require inspection and acceptance at destination or source. Determine if first article testing is required and whether your quality system can support the documentation burden—including material certifications, test reports, and traceability records.
Past performance: If this is a follow-on or similar item, document relevant production experience with DoD or comparable commercial customers. Highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates.
Pricing strategy: As unrestricted competition, expect competition from established defense suppliers. Analyze your material costs carefully given commodity price volatility. Review the solicitation for any Economic Price Adjustment clauses.
Delivery terms: Confirm required delivery schedule and your production lead time. NAVSUP typically uses FOB destination terms; verify shipping requirements to the designated government facility.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QNA33. The complete package will contain specifications, drawings, quantity, delivery schedule, and all clauses and provisions.
Note the firm deadline: November 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Late offers are not ordinarily accepted.
Submit questions through the designated contracting officer if specifications are unclear, allowing adequate time for response before the deadline.
Verify SAM.gov registration status and renew if expiring before the anticipated award date.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →