NAICS 333998 roundup: Navy NAVSUP WSS, DLA Maritime, and Coast Guard parts buys closing Feb–Mar 2026

Executive takeaway

These opportunities are straightforward supply buys concentrated in one NAICS (333998) and heavily oriented toward defense logistics channels (NAVSUP WSS and DLA Maritime). The common theme is fixed-price supply contracting with government source inspection showing up repeatedly, and WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) invoicing instructions embedded in the clauses. If you can meet source/traceability expectations (especially when not the OEM) and can comply with inspection/acceptance and delivery terms, this is a practical lane to pursue.

What the buyer is trying to do

Across these RFQs, the government is trying to procure specific parts/items (hardware/components and related items) using fixed-price awards issued bilaterally (acceptance required in at least one case). Multiple notices explicitly reference access to drawings/technical data via SAM.gov by searching the solicitation number, indicating the buyer expects vendors to quote against exact technical requirements rather than generic equivalents.

Buyers represented in this set include NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (Mechanicsburg), DLA Maritime (Mechanicsburg), and a US Coast Guard SFLC procurement branch, all aligned to supply chain execution and readiness support.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Review the electronic solicitation and any drawings/technical data (where indicated) by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
• Quote as a fixed-price supply action; several include Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price (FAR 52.246-2) and WAWF payment clauses.
• Plan for government source inspection where stated (explicitly required in multiple NAVSUP WSS and at least one NAVSUP WSS buy notice snippet; DLA Maritime also includes inspection/acceptance clauses and production lot testing language).
• Confirm FOB terms—some notices indicate FOB Destination, while at least one specifies FOB Origin.
• Prepare to support traceability when acting as a distributor (one notice requires an OEM authorization letter/official email when not the manufacturer).
• Address quote form fields where prompted (examples include unit/total price, procurement turnaround time, CAGE information, delivery days, offer validity period).
• For multi-CLIN solicitations, consider that award may be based on total dollar value rather than individual line pricing (explicitly stated in one NAVSUP WSS RFQ).

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid if you are the OEM or can document authorized distribution and can meet government source inspection requirements.
• Bid if you are comfortable operating in defense logistics workflows (WAWF invoicing; inspection/acceptance clauses; potential production lot testing for the DLA Maritime item).
• Bid if you can work from drawings/technical data pulled from SAM.gov (where referenced) and can quote to exact part/NSN/nomenclature requirements.
• Pass if you cannot support traceability or OEM authorization when you are not the manufacturer (explicitly required in the “TANK ASSY, BRINE” RFQ snippet).
• Pass if you cannot accommodate government source inspection or the required inspection/acceptance approach.
• Pass if you cannot meet the applicable FOB term (Destination vs Origin) and the associated freight responsibilities.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say 'verify in attachments')

• Completed quote with firm unit price and firm total price where requested (verify in attachments for each RFQ’s quote template).
• Delivery: proposed delivery days or schedule compliance (multiple snippets show “DELIVERY ______ DAYS” placeholders—verify in attachments).
• Offer validity period (one DLA Maritime snippet requests “Offer valid for ___ days”; another notice references pricing validity language—verify current requirement in attachments).
• OEM/distributor documentation: if not the manufacturer, provide the required authorization letter/official email from the OEM (explicitly stated for “TANK ASSY, BRINE”).
• CAGE details as requested (awardee CAGE and inspection/acceptance CAGE fields appear in one RFQ snippet—verify in attachments).
• Acknowledgement of amendments and any exceptions noted (the DLA Maritime “TEST SET SUBASSEMBL” snippet warns that if no exceptions are indicated, award is based upon solicitation requirements).
• Quality requirement evidence where applicable (the DLA Maritime notice references a higher-level quality requirement: ISO 9001).
• WAWF invoicing readiness (ensure internal ability to submit Invoice and Receiving Report “COMBO” as referenced).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

Pricing strategy here is less about creative labor builds and more about verifiable supply chain cost + compliance overhead (inspection, packaging/handling, and freight terms).

• Start with the technical baseline: pull the solicitation package/drawings from SAM.gov (where instructed) and confirm you are pricing the exact part/requirements.
• Map pricing to FOB: for FOB Origin actions, ensure freight responsibility is priced/handled appropriately; for FOB Destination, factor in delivery to the destination in your total.
• Account for inspection friction: government source inspection can add scheduling lead time and admin cost; incorporate realistic turnaround assumptions.
• Distributor quotes should include traceability cost: if an OEM authorization letter is required, build lead time and any OEM admin costs into your approach.
• Multi-CLIN caution: where award is based on total dollar value, optimize the entire basket—avoid “loss-leading” one line that forces uncompetitive totals.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• Partner with an authorized OEM distributor (or the OEM) to satisfy traceability/authorization requirements when you are not the manufacturer.
• Use a qualified inspection/acceptance support location only if the solicitation allows inspection not at source (one RFQ snippet asks for “Inspection & Acceptance CAGE, if not at source”—verify permissibility in attachments).
• Coordinate with logistics providers aligned to the stated FOB Origin or FOB Destination terms to reduce risk of mispriced freight.

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Government source inspection required: do not assume commercial self-certification will be accepted when FAR 52.246-2 source inspection is called out.
• Traceability requirement for non-OEMs: at least one RFQ requires an OEM authorization letter/official email if you are not the manufacturer.
• Amendments and deadline changes: multiple notices reference extended closing dates—ensure your quote reflects the latest amendment and due date.
• Drawings/data access: several notices instruct vendors to retrieve drawings via SAM.gov; missing a drawing note can invalidate your pricing assumptions.
• Exceptions handling: DLA Maritime language warns that if you don’t specify exceptions, award may be based strictly on solicitation requirements, and post-award changes can have costs deducted.
• FOB mismatch: different actions use different FOB terms (Origin vs Destination); misreading this can swing your total price and delivery feasibility.

Related opportunities

• CHAIN CLASP (N0010426QAA96)
• TANK ASSY, BRINE (N0010426QSB94)
• TEST SET SUBASSEMBL (SPRMM126QKB86)
• STRAINER SEDIMENT (70Z08026QCV110)
• HEX NUT, .500-13 SS (N0010426QAB12)
• BONDED GLOVE LINER (N0010424QBB04)
• CLAMP CABLE (N0010426QAA91)

How to act on this

1. Open each notice and pull the solicitation package; where instructed, retrieve drawings/technical data by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
2. Confirm inspection type (including source inspection), FOB term, and any traceability/OEM authorization requirements before you price.
3. Draft a compliant fixed-price quote, include offer validity/delivery inputs, and explicitly note any exceptions (if any are allowed).
4. Submit early enough to resolve packaging/questions raised by government source inspection or documentation gaps.

If you want a second set of eyes on compliance risks (inspection, traceability, and quote completeness) before you submit, Federal Bid Partners LLC can help you tighten the response package and reduce avoidable rejections.