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Small Business Set Aside for MK68 Spare and Repair Parts Fabrication IAW the attached NAVSEA Drawing, SOW, and ALL additional attachments. Request Access to drawings through SAM. Provide your Cage Code when requesting access in SAM.

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Naval Surface Warfare Center is procuring MK68 spare and repair parts fabrication for Navy weapons systems. This work involves manufacturing metal components according to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) technical drawings and specifications. Fabrication of this type typically requires precision machining of machine-fitted parts for naval surface warfare applications.

Vendors must request access to NAVSEA drawings through SAM.gov and must provide their CAGE Code when making the request. The Statement of Work and all attachments govern the technical requirements—see the solicitation for complete specifications on quantities, delivery schedules, and exact part descriptions. No incumbent information is included in the notice metadata.

Key facts

The NAICS code 332710 covers establishments primarily engaged in machining metal parts on a job or order basis, manufacturing metal fasteners, or producing precision turned products. This classification typically involves CNC machining, milling, turning, grinding, and other subtractive manufacturing processes.

Who can bid

Only certified small businesses under NAICS 332710 size standards may bid on this total set-aside. Your business must be:

• Registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Designated as small under the 332710 size standard (1,000 employees)
• In possession of an active CAGE Code (required for drawing access)
• Capable of fabricating parts to NAVSEA military specifications

If you are not yet SAM-registered, registration must be completed before bidding. Verify your small business status in your SAM profile. No other socio-economic set-asides (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) apply to this opportunity.

How to put together a competitive bid

Secure technical data immediately. Request drawing access through SAM.gov using your CAGE Code—this is a mandatory first step that gates your ability to estimate costs. Delays in access requests are a common reason bids miss deadlines.

Assess your machining capabilities against NAVSEA requirements. NSWC contracts typically demand:

• AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems (verify if required—see the solicitation)
• DOD-approved materials and sources
• First Article Inspection or Source Inspection protocols
• Traceability documentation and material certifications

Evaluate the Panama City Beach delivery requirement. If you are not located in the Florida Panhandle, factor in freight logistics, potential on-site representation, and coordination with the warfare center's receiving inspection process.

Pricing strategy: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation vehicles often move quickly. Review whether this is a firm fixed-price delivery order against an existing contract vehicle or a standalone procurement. The response window—posted October 23 with an October 27 deadline—is exceptionally short, suggesting either an urgent need or a streamlined acquisition pathway.

Required submissions: See the solicitation for exact documentation, but expect technical proposals, past performance references for similar military fabrication work, and certified cost/price data if thresholds apply.

Next steps

1. Request drawing access today at SAM.gov using solicitation N61331-27-Q-JC01 and your CAGE Code
2. Download and review the complete solicitation package including SOW and all attachments for full technical, packaging, and delivery requirements
3. Confirm your SAM registration is active and your small business certification is current
4. Submit your bid before 11:00 AM CT on October 27, 2026

Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N61331-27-Q-JC01.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →