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58--CASE,ELECTRONIC COMMUN

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation is procuring electronic equipment cases classified under Federal Supply Classification 58. Based on the NAICS code 334290, this falls under "Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing"—a category that encompasses various electronic components and enclosures not classified elsewhere in telecommunications equipment manufacturing. The specific item is identified as a "CASE, ELECTRONIC COMMUN," indicating protective housing for electronic communications or related equipment used in defense aviation operations.

These cases typically serve to shield sensitive avionics, communications gear, or other electronic systems from environmental hazards, electromagnetic interference, and physical damage during transport, storage, or operational deployment. DLA Aviation Richmond manages procurement supporting military aircraft and related systems worldwide.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any qualified business—large or small—may submit an offer. Small businesses remain eligible to compete and should evaluate whether their capabilities and pricing structure allow them to compete effectively against larger defense contractors in unrestricted procurements.

To bid, a firm must be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management), possess the applicable NAICS code in their registration, and comply with DLA Aviation's supplier requirements. Given the defense context, bidders should verify their manufacturing capabilities meet applicable military specifications and quality standards—see the solicitation for specific technical and certification requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify technical fit: Review the full specification for case dimensions, material requirements (aluminum, composite, or other), environmental sealing ratings (IP codes), shock/vibration resistance, and any MIL-STD compliance. Electronic equipment cases for aviation often require MIL-STD-810 environmental testing or MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic compatibility—confirm exact requirements in the solicitation.

Assess your manufacturing capacity: NAICS 334290 covers producers with fabrication, finishing, and assembly capabilities for custom enclosures. Evaluate whether you can meet volume and delivery requirements given the October 20, 2026 response timeline.

Pricing strategy for unrestricted competition: Without a set-aside, price competitiveness is paramount. Research DLA's historical pricing for similar FSC 58 items through FPDS or DLA's Customer Interaction Center. Consider whether your overhead structure supports competitive pricing against established defense suppliers.

Past performance documentation: Prepare relevant contract performance records, especially comparable DLA or military aviation orders. Quality ratings and on-time delivery metrics strengthen proposals in full-and-open evaluations.

Supplier readiness: Confirm your SAM registration is active, CAGE code is current, and any required DLA qualifications (such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 for aviation-related work) are documented.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation package at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A727T0865. The full document contains detailed technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and exact place of performance information not provided in the synopsis-level metadata.

Critical deadline: Responses are due October 20, 2026—seven days after posting on October 13, 2026. This compressed timeline requires immediate action to obtain specifications, confirm capabilities, and prepare your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →