PLATE,MOUNTING
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting bids for plate, mounting hardware—an item classified under Federal Supply Classification 5340, which covers hardware and abrasives. This is a parts procurement for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The specific application of this mounting plate isn't detailed in the metadata; see the solicitation for quantity, technical specifications, and intended end use.
Mounting plates in this classification typically serve as structural hardware for attaching components to frames, surfaces, or equipment. Given NAVSUP WSS's role in managing inventory for Navy and Marine Corps weapon systems, this likely supports maintenance, repair, or overhaul operations for naval platforms.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QNA40 |
| NAICS | 332510 — Hardware Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted—no small-business set-aside applies. Any responsible source may submit an offer, including:
- Large manufacturers of metal hardware
- Small businesses competing on merit
- Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), and HUBZone firms (though no priority pricing evaluation appears to apply absent a set-aside)
The NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) has a size standard of 750 employees. If your business exceeds this threshold, you're considered other than small for this procurement. If you're small, you're eligible for small-business programs generally but won't receive set-aside preferences on this specific acquisition.
How to put together a competitive bid
For hardware manufacturing solicitations, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: NAVSUP WSS procurements typically reference detailed drawings, material specifications, and performance requirements. Obtain the full technical data package referenced in the solicitation before quoting. First article testing or inspection requirements are common for FSC 5340 items; verify whether these apply.
Quality systems: Defense hardware often requires compliance with military or commercial specifications (MIL-SPEC, ASTM, SAE). Confirm your quality management system meets any invoked standards. Past performance on similar NAVSUP or DLA transactions strengthens your proposal.
Pricing strategy: As unrestricted competition, expect price to be a significant evaluation factor. Analyze your raw material costs (steel, aluminum, or alloy as specified), tooling, and production efficiency. Consider whether long-term pricing or Economic Price Adjustment clauses apply.
Delivery and inventory: NAVSUP WSS manages wholesale supply for global Navy operations. Review required delivery schedules and any provisions for organic industrial base capacity surges.
Past performance: Document relevant manufacturing history, especially for defense customers. Include DPAS ratings or similar credentials if applicable.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QNA40 to obtain specifications, quantity, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern—verify whether electronic submission through ASVAC or another Navy system is required.
- Request clarifications early if technical requirements are unclear; NAVSUP WSS typically allows pre-submission questions with specified deadlines.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →