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59--ACCESSORY KIT,ELECTRON

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Sat, 24 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus office, under DLA Weapons Support, is soliciting for an accessory kit for electronic equipment. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 59, which covers electrical and electronic equipment components.

NAICS code 334419 corresponds to "Other Electronic Component Manufacturing." Businesses in this category typically produce electronic components and accessories that are not classified under more specific NAICS codes, including various types of electronic kits, assemblies, and supporting hardware used with larger electronic systems.

For DLA Maritime customers, electronic accessory kits may support shipboard weapons systems, navigation equipment, communications gear, or other mission-critical maritime electronics. The "kit" designation suggests a bundled collection of parts rather than a single component, though see the solicitation for the exact item description, quantities, and technical specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 334419. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 334419 (1,000 employees)
• Be properly registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have any required FSC 59 or electronics-related supply codes in your SAM profile
• Comply with DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) provisions that apply to DLA acquisitions

You do not need to be a manufacturer to bid; small businesses acting as authorized distributors or suppliers for qualifying manufacturers may be eligible, depending on the solicitation's source requirements. See the solicitation for any Qualifying Country restrictions, Buy American provisions, or manufacturer authorization requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's pricing expectations. DLA Maritime typically uses historical pricing data and Federal Supply Schedule references to evaluate fairness and reasonableness. Research prior awards for similar FSC 59 items in the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FPDS to benchmark your pricing.

Confirm technical compliance. Electronic accessory kits often require detailed specifications for connectors, cables, mounting hardware, or protective components. See the solicitation for the item description, drawings, and performance requirements. Submit questions through DIBBS before the deadline if specifications are unclear.

Address packaging and marking. DLA shipments frequently require MIL-STD-129 marking and military packaging standards. Factor these costs into your price and confirm your capability to meet them.

Evaluate lead time realistically. DLA Maritime supports deployed forces; late deliveries can result in past performance deficiencies. Propose delivery dates you can meet, or explain any constraints in your quote.

Consider DLA's automated evaluation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, suggesting DLA may award based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Ensure your quote is complete and submitted through the correct DLA platform—typically DIBBS for this solicitation type.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation for SPE7M527Q0069 at SAM.gov immediately. Review the item description, technical drawings, quantity, delivery schedule, and all clauses carefully. Submit questions through the designated channels with adequate time before responses are due. Note that the response deadline is October 24, 2026—DLA typically enforces this deadline strictly with no extensions for minor technical errors.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →