SCALE,WEIGHING
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 07 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia, is soliciting offers for SCALE, WEIGHING equipment. The classification code 6670 corresponds to scales and weighing apparatus in federal supply classification.
NAICS 332216 refers to "Hanging and Scale Hardware Manufacturing," which encompasses the manufacture of weighing and scale-related hardware products. This includes industrial scales, platform scales, precision balances, and other weighing apparatus that the Navy requires for its operations.
Given NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's role in providing logistics and supply chain management for naval aviation and maritime weapons systems, these scales likely support maintenance, repair, and operational activities—potentially for weighing munitions, aircraft components, shipboard equipment, or other items where precise weight measurement is critical for safety, performance, or inventory management.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038326QPC60 |
| NAICS | 332216 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. However, small businesses in the scale and weighing hardware manufacturing sector should still consider bidding if they can meet the Navy's requirements.
To compete effectively, potential bidders should:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the performance period
- Have or obtain a CAGE code
- Consider applicable manufacturing and quality certifications relevant to defense contracts
- Evaluate whether they meet any required security clearances or facility clearances (see the solicitation)
How to put together a competitive bid
For scale and weighing equipment procurement, focus on these practical elements:
Technical compliance: Carefully review the specification requirements for accuracy, capacity, environmental conditions, and calibration standards. Navy applications typically require adherence to military specifications (MIL-STD or MIL-SPEC) or commercial equivalent standards.
Quality assurance: Document your quality management system. NAVSUP WSS contracts often require certification to ISO 9001 or alignment with defense quality expectations. Maintain records of testing, calibration procedures, and traceability.
Past performance: Prepare relevant past performance references, particularly for defense or precision weighing applications. Include contract numbers, points of contact, and performance metrics that demonstrate on-time delivery and product reliability.
Pricing strategy: Full and open competition means pricing pressure from larger manufacturers. Develop a competitive price while accounting for unique small-business efficiencies, lower overhead, or specialized capabilities. Consider whether subcontracting arrangements would strengthen your technical approach.
Packaging and delivery: NAVSUP WSS operations involve specific marking, packaging, and shipping requirements to defense distribution centers. see the solicitation for exact delivery terms and any FOB requirements.
Small-business positioning: Even without a set-aside, highlight small-business advantages in your proposal, such as responsiveness, dedicated customer service, or specialized manufacturing focus.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038326QPC60. Review all technical specifications, clauses, and evaluation criteria carefully before preparing your offer.
Critical deadline: Responses are due October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—note this appears to be the same date as the posted date, so verify the deadline in the actual solicitation document to confirm accuracy and allow sufficient preparation time.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →