SERVOVALVE,HYDRAULI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is soliciting bids for a servovalve, hydraulic—a precision fluid control component used in military systems to regulate hydraulic pressure and flow with high accuracy. This type of equipment is critical in aircraft, ship, and weapons platforms where precise motion control is required for flight surfaces, landing gear, steering mechanisms, or gun mount systems.
NAICS code 332919 classifies this as "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing," covering industrial valves not elsewhere classified, including specialized hydraulic and pneumatic control valves for defense applications. The classification code 4820 in the Federal Supply Classification system corresponds to valves, specifically those used for fluid power control.
Hydraulic servovalves are typically rebuilt, overhauled, or manufactured to strict military specifications (MIL-SPEC) due to their role in mission-critical systems. Contractors should expect requirements involving traceability, material certifications, and possibly qualification testing. Performance specifications, acceptance criteria, and any required source control or qualified products list (QPL) approvals are detailed in the solicitation—see the solicitation for complete technical requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Philadelphia) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038325QD166 |
| NAICS | 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | October 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies based on the available metadata. Large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors may all submit offers.
Manufacturers or repair/overhaul facilities with capabilities in precision hydraulic component production should evaluate this opportunity. Given the NSN-style procurement title and NAVSUP WSS involvement, this likely supports defense logistics operations—either new manufacture, depot repair, or overhaul of legacy weapon system components.
Bidders should verify their SAM.gov registration is active, that they hold or can obtain any required Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) qualifications, and that they understand NAVSUP WSS contracting procedures. Small businesses without prior Navy component contracts should assess whether teaming with an experienced prime or pursuing a subcontracting role may be advantageous.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements thoroughly. Hydraulic servovalves for military applications typically demand:
- Compliance with specific drawings, specs, or performance parameters
- Material certifications and chemical/physical test reports
- Traceability documentation for critical materials
- Acceptance test procedures with calibrated equipment
Evaluate your manufacturing or overhaul capacity. Confirm you can meet any stated or anticipated delivery schedules, lot quantities, and quality requirements—see the solicitation for exact quantities and delivery terms.
Assess special processes. Defense hydraulic components often require:
- NADCAP-accredited special processes (welding, heat treat, non-destructive testing)
- ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems
- Specific MIL-STD or SAE cleaning and packaging standards
Pricing strategy: Government evaluations for non-competitive set-asides typically assess both price and technical acceptability. Research prior procurement history for this NSN or similar servovalves through the FPDS-NG or SAM.gov Contract Opportunities archive. Submit early—technical questions may be needed, and NAVSUP WSS deadlines are firm.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0038325QD166 to obtain the statement of work, specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses.
Note the deadline: October 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT—verify whether this requires physical delivery, electronic submission through ASVAC or NAVCOAST, or another method as specified in the solicitation.
Register questions early if technical specifications are unclear; NAVSUP WSS typically allows a limited question period before proposal deadlines.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →