SEALING MACHINE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is seeking a sealing machine. This falls under NAICS code 333993, which covers packaging machinery manufacturing—a category that includes equipment used to seal containers, packages, or other materials as part of production or distribution processes.
Sealing machines in government contracting typically encompass equipment such as heat sealers, impulse sealers, vacuum sealers, or continuous band sealers used in logistics, maintenance, and supply operations. For NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, this type of equipment likely supports packaging, preservation, and material handling activities related to weapon systems spare parts and supplies. See the solicitation for the specific technical requirements, intended use, and any performance specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010425QYL26 |
| NAICS | 333993 (Packaging 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 notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open solicitation with no set-aside designation, meaning any responsible business—large or small—may submit a bid. Small businesses, including those with no prior Navy or NAVSUP experience, are eligible to compete alongside other offerors.
Familiarity with federal contracting basics is essential. Offerors should have or be prepared to obtain a SAM.gov registration (active and current), a CAGE code, and any required cybersecurity or quality certifications that may apply to Department of Defense equipment procurement. Past performance providing comparable industrial or packaging machinery to government or commercial customers will strengthen a proposal. See the solicitation for any specific socioeconomic preferences, evaluation factors, or mandatory past performance requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Without a set-aside, price and technical merit will likely drive the award decision. Focus on these elements:
- Technical compliance: Provide exact or equivalent specifications for the sealing machine requested. Industrial sealing equipment varies widely by seal type, throughput, material compatibility, and power requirements. Match or exceed every stated requirement.
- Past performance: Document similar deliveries to DOD, other federal agencies, or comparable industrial clients. Include contact information, contract numbers, and quantitative outcomes where available.
- Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for NAICS 333993 equipment sold to the government. Consider total evaluated price including shipping, installation, training, and any special packaging for military shipment.
- Quality assurance: Machine tools and industrial equipment procurements often require compliance with military standards or commercial item descriptions. Prepare to certify conformance and provide inspection or test data.
- Delivery and lead time: NAVSUP operations depend on schedule adherence. Propose realistic delivery timelines and demonstrate capacity to meet them.
Review the solicitation's clauses, provisions, and any DFARS provisions that may apply to Navy acquisitions of this type.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010425QYL26. Carefully examine the statement of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract clauses before committing resources to a proposal.
Critical deadline: All proposals must be submitted by November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow ample time for SAM.gov technical submission and any required delivery method (electronic upload, email, or physical delivery if specified).
View the official notice on SAM.gov →