REPRODUCER,DISK MED
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting bids for a disk media reproducer—equipment used to copy or duplicate data storage disks. This falls under broader industrial machinery manufacturing, specifically equipment for producing or replicating magnetic, optical, or similar storage media. Disk media reproducers can serve military logistics, data distribution, and systems support functions where physical media remains operationally relevant for secure or specialized applications.
Given NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's role, this equipment likely supports supply chain operations, technical documentation distribution, or weapon systems maintenance activities where controlled data must be replicated onto physical disks for air-gapped or field-deployed systems.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038326QSC16 |
| NAICS | 333998 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible contractor—large or small business—may submit a bid. Your firm must be registered in SAM.gov and hold an active CAGE code.
If you are a small business, note that NAICS 333998 carries a 500-employee size standard for SBA purposes. While this solicitation does not restrict competition to small businesses, your small-business status may still be relevant for subcontracting plans or future set-aside opportunities. If you qualify as a small business, women-owned small business (WOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), or HUBZone firm, ensure your certifications are current in SAM.gov as they may factor into evaluation criteria or past-performance references even in full and open competition.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements precisely. Disk media reproducers vary significantly by media type (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, magnetic disk), duplication speed, capacity, and security features. See the solicitation for exact specifications—unit capacity, throughput rates, media formats supported, and any TAA or cybersecurity requirements.
Demonstrate relevant experience. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support prioritizes proven delivery of industrial or military-grade equipment. Prepare past-performance citations that show on-time delivery of similar machinery to DoD or comparable technical customers.
Address logistics and lifecycle support. Naval supply operations value total cost of ownership. Include warranty terms, technical manual availability, spare parts provisioning, and repair turnaround timelines. See the solicitation for any explicit Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHST) requirements.
Price competitively for full and open competition. Without a small-business set-aside, you will compete against large manufacturers. Analyze your cost structure carefully; consider teaming arrangements if you lack manufacturing capacity but bring specialized component expertise or agile delivery capabilities.
Verify your supply chain. Industrial machinery under DoD acquisition may require domestic sourcing or DFARS specialty metals compliance. See the solicitation for Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, or Berry Amendment applicability.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using number N0038326QSC16 to obtain technical specifications, delivery requirements, clauses, and evaluation factors.
- Note the firm deadline: November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible.
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your entity profile reflects current size and socioeconomic certifications.
- Submit questions through the SAM.gov exchange if any requirements are unclear; allow adequate time for agency response before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →