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59--CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring circuit card assemblies under a small business set-aside. Circuit card assemblies (CCAs) are printed circuit boards populated with electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and connectors—a standard procurement item for DLA's weapons support operations. These assemblies are critical components in military systems, including communications equipment, navigation systems, radar, and various weapon platform electronics. DLA Maritime Columbus handles procurement supporting naval and broader defense logistics needs. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 334412. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code—currently 500 employees. You must also register in SAM.gov (System for Award Management), have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and possess any required DLA qualifications for military electronics suppliers.

Manufacturers and supply chain specialists in printed circuit board assembly should evaluate whether their capabilities align with defense-grade requirements. DLA contracts typically demand compliance with military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, or DESC drawings) and may require QSLP (Qualified Suppliers List for Product) status or equivalent quality certifications. If you are a non-manufacturer, understand the rules about "substantial transformation" and supply chain limitations for small business set-asides in manufacturing.

How to put together a competitive bid

For circuit card assembly bids, focus on these technical and commercial factors:

Technical compliance: DLA awards heavily weight adherence to specifications. Obtain and review all referenced military specifications, slash sheets, and engineering drawings. Verify your testing capabilities—environmental stress screening, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection for BGA components, and electrical functional testing are commonly required.

Quality systems: AS9100 (aerospace quality) or ISO 9001 with military supplementation strengthens your proposal. Document your IPC-A-610 workmanship standard compliance and any J-STD-001 soldering certifications.

Supply chain resilience: Address component obsolescence mitigation, counterfeit avoidance protocols, and alternate sourcing strategies—critical for long-lived military programs.

Pricing strategy: Analyze DLA's previous procurement history for this NSN or similar CCAs. Total small business set-asides reduce competition, but DLA expects fair and reasonable pricing. Consider your Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating capabilities for surge requirements.

Past performance: Highlight relevant DLA or military contract history. If new to DLA, emphasize comparable commercial aerospace, medical, or automotive electronics experience.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127T0652 to obtain specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria
• Note the deadline: Responses are due October 23, 2026—only 10 days from posting, suggesting this may be a recompete or follow-on procurement requiring rapid response
• Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and your small business size status is current in your SAM profile before preparing your offer

View the official notice on SAM.gov →