59--CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Columbus, through its Weapons Support division, is soliciting offers for circuit card assembly work. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 59, which covers electrical and electronic equipment components.
Circuit card assemblies are printed circuit boards populated with electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and connectors. DLA typically procures these for military weapon systems, communications equipment, navigation systems, and other defense electronics requiring repair and sustainment. The specific application, performance requirements, and technical specifications for this procurement—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Columbus, DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M127U0881 |
| NAICS | 334418 — Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small business concerns under NAICS 334418 (Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing). To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code, which is typically 500 employees. You must also be registered in SAM.gov and have an active registration through the contract performance period.
DLA Weapons Support contracts often require suppliers to meet defense-specific quality standards. Common requirements include AS9100 (aerospace quality management) or IPC-A-610 acceptability standards for electronic assemblies. Past performance supplying to DLA or other DoD customers may strengthen your proposal. If you lack prior defense contracting experience, consider subcontracting relationships or teaming arrangements with established suppliers.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Circuit card assemblies for military applications demand strict conformance to specifications. Obtain the complete technical data package referenced in the solicitation—this typically includes drawings, parts lists, and testing protocols. Verify your manufacturing capabilities against every requirement before committing.
Assess component sourcing. Legacy military electronics often require obsolete or hard-to-find components. DLA solicitations sometimes specify sources of supply or approved vendor lists. Confirm component availability and lead times; counterfeiting risks in electronics make authorized distribution channels essential.
Price strategically. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices frequently indicate whether award will be lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best-value tradeoff. Evaluate your competitive position on cost, including DLA's customary requirements for itemized pricing and economic price adjustment clauses.
Prepare your technical proposal. Even for simplified acquisitions, document your quality processes, testing capabilities (environmental stress screening, functional test), and traceability procedures. Military circuit cards require detailed configuration management and lot traceability.
Address packaging and marking. DLA has strict requirements for military preservation, packaging, and labeling. Noncompliance is a frequent cause of rejection or payment withholding.
Submit through proper channels. As a total small business set-aside, verify your size status in SAM.gov and certify accordingly. Electronically submit your offer through the method specified in the solicitation instructions.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U0881
- Note the firm deadline: November 3, 2026—allow buffer time for technical questions and system issues
- Download all attachments, including specifications, deliverables schedule, and clauses; Combined Synopsis/Solicitation documents vary significantly in complexity
- Submit questions through the designated contracting officer if any requirements are unclear—do not assume interpretations
This notice was posted October 19, 2026, giving approximately two weeks to respond. Given the specialized nature of defense electronics manufacturing, early engagement with the technical data package is critical to a timely, compliant submission.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →