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TEST SET, SURGE PRO

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg), is soliciting bids for a TEST SET, SURGE PRO — a surge protection test set used to test or validate surge protection devices. This type of equipment falls under Federal Supply Classification 6625, which covers electrical and electronic properties measuring and testing apparatus. Surge protection test sets are diagnostic tools used to ensure electrical systems and components can withstand voltage spikes and transient overvoltages, critical for maintaining reliability of shipboard and land-based electrical systems.

NAICS code 334412 refers to Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing. However, in federal contracting practice, this NAICS may be assigned when the procurement involves circuit board-based test equipment or when the contracting office uses a broader electronics manufacturing classification for specialized test apparatus. Contractors should verify the NAICS relevance to their specific product line during solicitation review.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible U.S. business capable of manufacturing or supplying the requested test set may bid, including:

• Small businesses (no size restriction advantage unless the solicitation contains unlisted size standards)
• Large businesses
• Non-traditional defense contractors

Given the NAICS 334412, contractors should confirm their business size status against the Small Business Administration's size standard for bare printed circuit board manufacturing (typically 500 employees). Firms without prior federal contracting experience are eligible but must register in SAM.gov and obtain any required certifications. The absence of a set-aside means veterans-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms receive no preference but may compete equally.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical compliance: See the solicitation for exact specifications, testing standards, and form-factor requirements for the surge protection test set. Military specifications (MIL-SPECs) or naval engineering standards likely apply.

Past performance: NAVSUP WSS emphasizes reliability and proven performance. Highlight experience supplying similar test equipment to Navy, other military branches, or industrial applications with comparable environmental and operational demands.

Pricing strategy: Full and open competition typically means lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value tradeoff. Evaluate whether to bid at cost-leader pricing or emphasize superior technical features for a best-value approach.

Quality assurance: Demonstrate ISO 9001 certification or comparable quality management systems. Defense supply chains increasingly require traceability and counterfeit prevention protocols.

Delivery and logistics: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg serves global Navy operations. Clarify lead times, packaging for military shipment, and any shelf-life requirements for calibration or storage.

Small business subcontractors: Even without a set-aside, large businesses may strengthen bids through meaningful small business subcontracting plans.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QBA18
2. Note the deadline: November 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time — late submissions will not be considered
3. Review technical specifications, clauses, and any amendments posted after the initial solicitation date
4. Register or verify active SAM.gov registration status
5. Submit questions through the designated contracting officer channels before any stated Q&A deadline

No place of performance was specified in the notice metadata; see the solicitation for delivery requirements and any site visits or inspections.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →