17--CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY,AIR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – specifically the DLA Weapons Support office in Columbus – is seeking a contractor to supply connector assemblies for air applications. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 17, which covers aircraft, launching, parachuting, and aircrew survival equipment. Based on the classification code and item description, this likely involves electrical or mechanical connector assemblies used in aircraft systems, aviation support equipment, or related air platforms.
DLA Maritime manages supply chains for the Navy and Marine Corps, so these connector assemblies would support naval aviation readiness, aircraft maintenance, or weapons systems integration.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Maritime, DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427T1940 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses. NAICS 336413 covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," with typical size standards applying to small business eligibility.
To qualify, your firm must:
- Hold active HUBZone certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 336413
- Maintain HUBZone compliance throughout proposal evaluation and contract performance, including principal office location and employee residency requirements
Your business must appear in SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) with current HUBZone status before the November 9, 2026 deadline. If your certification expires beforehand, renewal must complete prior to submission.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA supply solicitations of this type, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Connector assemblies for defense applications require strict adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and performance standards. Verify your product matches the exact part number, drawing, or specification cited in the solicitation—DLA awards based substantially on technical acceptability.
Past performance: Document your experience supplying similar aerospace or military connector assemblies. DLA evaluates reliability, on-time delivery, and quality history through systems like the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for comparable items through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FPDS data. HUBZone set-asides reduce competition pools but still require market-responsive pricing—excessive pricing risks rejection as unreasonable.
Source of supply: Confirm your manufacturing source can meet delivery requirements and holds necessary quality certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001, or NADCAP as applicable).
Small business representations: Complete all required representations including HUBZone status, size certification, and subcontracting limitations.
Submission mechanics: DLA typically requires electronic submission through DIBBS for this solicitation type. Verify account registration and technical capability to upload proposals before the deadline.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T1940 to obtain complete specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Confirm HUBZone status in SBA's certification system and verify no expiration before November 9, 2026.
Note the response deadline: November 9, 2026—DLA does not typically accept late submissions for competitive set-aside acquisitions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →