58--TELEPHONE SET
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is procuring telephone sets under Federal Supply Classification 58 (Communications, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the agency is simultaneously announcing its requirements and inviting offers through a single document.
Telephone sets under NAICS 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) typically include wired and wireless handsets, speakerphones, and related endpoint equipment used in government and military communications infrastructure. These devices must meet federal telecommunications standards and may require compatibility with existing defense networks. see the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and any applicable security or encryption specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (Dept of Defense) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8E927T0159 |
| NAICS | 334210 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 26, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business set-aside indicated in the metadata. Any business capable of manufacturing or supplying telephone apparatus, including large manufacturers, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors, may submit an offer. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov and should have the technical capability to meet DLA's supply chain requirements for telecommunications equipment. Small businesses may still benefit from subcontracting opportunities or, if they qualify, size standards under the 334210 NAICS code (typically 1,250 employees for this classification). Vendors should verify their SAM registration is active and that any required FSCM (Federal Supply Codes for Manufacturers) listings are current.
How to put together a competitive bid
For telephone equipment solicitations, competitiveness typically hinges on four factors: pricing, delivery performance, product certification, and past performance.
Pricing: DLA Troop Support operates as a supply chain manager with high-volume, recurring needs. Review historical pricing for similar NSNs (National Stock Numbers) in the FSC 58 family if available. Factor in Packaging, Preservation, and Packing (PP&P) requirements, which are often military-specific.
Delivery: Propose realistic delivery schedules. DLA tracks supplier delivery performance rigorously; missed deliveries affect future scoring. Confirm your manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience for electronic components, which face periodic shortages.
Product compliance: Telephone sets for defense use may require TAA compliance (Trade Agreements Act), Section 889 restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment, and potentially JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command) certification. Verify your products meet these standards before bidding. see the solicitation for applicable specifications such as MIL-STD or commercial item descriptions.
Past performance: Prepare documentation of similar supply contracts, especially with DLA or other defense customers. Include Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) records if available.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E927T0159. The notice was posted October 14, 2026, with offers due October 26, 2026—a 12-day turnaround that demands prompt action. Review all provisions, clauses, and attached specifications carefully. Submit questions through the designated contact in the solicitation if requirements are unclear, keeping in mind the compressed timeline for receipt of offers.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →