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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 Columbus is seeking a contractor to supply vehicular operation panels. These components are used in military vehicle systems, typically as interface or control units that operators use to monitor and manage vehicle functions. Panel assemblies in this category may include display units, switch panels, instrumentation housings, or similar mounted equipment integral to vehicle operation.

DLA Maritime serves as the supply chain manager for the Department of Defense, procuring and distributing spare parts and sustainment items across military services. This acquisition falls under DLA's weapons and equipment support mission area.

Key facts

Note on NAICS: While 336611 primarily covers ship building and repairing, DLA frequently cross-references this code for marine and maritime equipment components, including vessel-related vehicular systems. Contractors should verify size standards and alignment with their primary business activities.

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small business concerns. To qualify, your business must:

• Maintain active HUBZone certification in SAM.gov at time of offer and award
• Be considered "small" under the NAICS 336611 size standard (typically 1,250 employees for this code)
• Have at least 35% of employees residing in a designated HUBZone, or meet the criteria for employees who work in a HUBZone

Joint ventures may bid if the HUBZone partner meets program requirements and the venture is approved. Non-HUBZone businesses, including those with pending HUBZone applications, are ineligible for award.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify HUBZone status first. Log into SAM.gov and confirm your certification is current through the anticipated award period. Lapsed certification is the leading cause of HUBZone bid rejection.

Source the exact item. DLA combined solicitations typically reference a National Stock Number (NSN) or detailed specification. Obtain the technical drawing, performance requirements, and any First Article Testing provisions from the full solicitation. Vehicular panels often require military environmental standards (MIL-STD-810 for shock/vibration, MIL-STD-461 for electromagnetic compatibility).

Review DLA's terms. Maritime acquisitions frequently include:

• Qualified Supplier List requirements or Critical Safety Item designation
• Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings
• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) invoice submission mandatory
• RFID or item unique identification (IUID) labeling requirements

Price strategically. DLA uses automated procurement systems with clear evaluation criteria—typically lowest price technically acceptable for standardized items. Check DLA's historical pricing tools if available. Factor in small business price evaluation preferences (HUBZone offers receive price evaluation preference in full and open competitions, though this is a set-aside).

Submit through DIBBS. DLA Maritime primarily receives offers through the DLA Internet Bid Board System, not directly through SAM.gov. Ensure your DIBBS account is active and linked to your SAM registration.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T1904. The combined synopsis/solicitation format means the notice itself may constitute the full solicitation document with attached clauses and specifications.

Critical deadline: Submit your offer by November 9, 2026. DLA combined solicitations typically do not allow late offers. Download all amendments and confirm receipt requirements in DIBBS before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →