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TERMINAL BOX

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency, through Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for terminal boxes—electrical enclosures used to connect, protect, and distribute wiring in various applications. Terminal boxes are standard electrical components that house terminals for joining wires, providing organized access points for electrical circuits while protecting connections from environmental damage and physical interference.

Under NAICS 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), this procurement falls in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector. The related FSC 5940 (Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips) confirms this is a supply acquisition for physical hardware components rather than services or construction.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, so any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. That said, small businesses registered in the SAM.gov system and holding any relevant certifications should still consider bidding, as terminal box manufacturing can be a niche specialty where smaller manufacturers compete effectively.

Given the NAICS code, qualified bidders typically include:

• Manufacturers of electrical wiring devices, junction boxes, and terminal enclosures
• Firms with MIL-SPEC or military-grade component experience (common in NAVSUP acquisitions)
• Companies capable of meeting defense quality standards and supply chain traceability requirements

No size standard advantage applies here—this will be evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable or best value terms as defined in the full solicitation.

How to put together a competitive bid

For an open competition electrical hardware procurement, focus on these practical elements:

Product specification compliance. NAVSUP WSS procurements typically reference military specifications or detailed technical drawings. Obtain the full solicitation to verify exact dimensional, material, electrical rating, and environmental requirements. Deviations must usually be clearly stated or the bid may be rejected as non-responsive.

Quality assurance and traceability. Defense terminal box contracts often require lot traceability, material certifications, and compliance with DFARS clauses regarding specialty metals or counterfeit prevention. Prepare your quality system documentation.

Pricing strategy. In open competitions with multiple qualified manufacturers, price competition is typically intense. Calculate your floor price carefully, but ensure you can deliver profitably if awarded. Consider whether this could lead to follow-on or multi-year requirements.

Past performance. If you have prior NAVSUP, DLA, or similar component deliveries, highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance history.

Small business subcontractors. Even without a set-aside, large primes sometimes seek small manufacturers as subcontractors; small bidders should emphasize direct manufacturing capability.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QEH35—only the complete document contains technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and clause attachments.

2. Note the deadline: Responses are due October 27, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT—allow time for SAM.gov technical processing.

3. Register or verify SAM.gov status if not already active; registration must be current to bid.

4. Request clarifications early if specifications are unclear—post-award discovery of mismatches is costly.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →