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POWER SUPPLY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting offers for a power supply. This falls under NAICS code 335931, which covers current-carrying wiring device manufacturing—a category that includes power supplies, converters, and related electrical distribution equipment. Based on the Federal Supply Classification code 6130 (Converters, Electrical, Rotating), the requirement likely involves electrical power conversion equipment used in naval weapon systems or platform support.

Power supplies in Navy weapon systems support contexts typically require high reliability and may need to meet military specifications for shock, vibration, and environmental hardness. However, see the solicitation for exact technical specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror—regardless of business size—may submit a bid. This includes large manufacturers, mid-tier firms, and small businesses that qualify under standard small business size standards for NAICS 335931 (1,000 employees).

Small businesses should note that competing in full and open solicitations against established defense contractors requires demonstrating relevant past performance, technical capability, and competitive pricing. If you are a small manufacturer in electrical components, evaluate whether you can meet any qualifying military specifications (MIL-SPECs) or defense-critical quality standards that may apply. See the solicitation for any specific certification requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For power supply manufacturing bids in full and open Navy competition:

• Technical compliance: Closely review the performance specifications, input/output requirements, and any military environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810 for environmental, MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic interference). Deviations must typically be explicitly requested and approved.

• Quality systems: Verify your ISO 9001 registration status and whether AS9100 (aerospace quality) or equivalent is required. Previous defense work often requires a certifications section in proposals.

• Past performance: NAVSUP WSS heavily weights past delivery performance and product reliability. Document any prior Navy, DLA, or other DoD power supply contracts, including on-time delivery rates and defect history.

• Pricing strategy: Full and open competition means competing against sole-source availability and established suppliers. Analyze historical pricing for similar FSC 6130 items through FPDS or GSA market research tools. Consider whether your manufacturing scale supports competitive unit costs at anticipated quantities.

• Source of supply: Since this supports weapon systems, domestic sourcing restrictions (Buy American Act, Berry Amendment for certain components) may apply. See the solicitation for specific country-of-origin requirements.

• Packaging and marking: Navy supplies require strict MIL-STD-129 marking and potentially unique identification (UID/IUID) compliance.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038327QDA06 or the title "POWER SUPPLY." The solicitation document will contain critical details including exact specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and any applicable clauses.

Note the firm deadline: November 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. SAM.gov requires registration and active status in the System for Award Management to submit offers. Allow adequate time for proposal preparation given potential complexity of military specification compliance.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →