REGULATOR,PRESSURE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency—working through Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg—is soliciting for pressure regulators, a component classified under Federal Supply Classification 4820. These devices control or reduce pressure in fluid systems and are commonly used aboard naval vessels and in shore-based support equipment for propulsion, auxiliary machinery, and weapons systems.
NAICS code 332919 covers "other metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing," which includes regulators, governors, and similar control devices made from metal. This is a manufacturing contract for a standardized defense item, not a design-and-build development effort.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010427QBA12 |
| NAICS | 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not stated in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside indicated in the metadata. Any responsible source—including large manufacturers and small businesses—may submit a bid. However, small manufacturers registered under NAICS 332919 should verify their size standard threshold (typically 1,000 employees for this code) before certifying as a small business.
To be competitive, a bidder must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through contract award
- Hold or obtain any required quality certifications (commonly ISO 9001 or AS9100 for defense manufacturing)
- Be capable of meeting military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions for pressure regulators
- Have or establish DFARS compliance for specialty metals, counterfeit parts prevention, and supply chain traceability
Firms lacking defense manufacturing experience may still bid but should evaluate whether they can meet NAVSUP's qualification requirements for first article testing or source inspection; see the solicitation for specifics.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Pressure regulators for naval applications must perform under vibration, salt spray, and temperature extremes. Review the solicitation for the specific military specification (such as MIL-PRF or MIL-DTL) or performance parameters including pressure ranges, flow capacity, materials of construction, and port configurations.
Evaluate your manufacturing capacity. NAVSUP orders for FSC 4820 items often involve multi-year requirements with relatively small lot sizes but unpredictable demand. Confirm you can support the required delivery schedule and any surge provisions.
Price strategically. NAVSUP solicitations typically award to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Analyze historical pricing for similar NSNs through FedMall or DLA's Internet Bid Board System. Account for:
- Raw material volatility (brass, stainless steel, aluminum)
- Special testing or first article inspection costs
- Packaging and military preservation requirements (MIL-STD-2073)
Verify supply chain readiness. DFARS clauses frequently require domestic specialty metals and restricted country sourcing limitations. Document your suppliers' compliance before bidding.
Prepare complete administrative submissions. Missing representations and certifications are a common reason for rejection in NAVSUP awards. Double-check your SAM registration, past performance references, and any required small business subcontracting plans.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QBA12 or the posted date of October 7, 2026. The full document contains the statement of work, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and all applicable contract clauses.
Note the deadline: Offers are due November 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow ample time for SAM.gov technical issues; the system does not grant deadline extensions for submission problems.
Submit questions through the solicitation's designated point of contact if any requirements are unclear, and monitor SAM.gov for amendments.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →