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59--CONNECTOR,PLUG,ELECTRI

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) Maritime – Weapons Support is soliciting bids for connector, plug, electrical supplies. This falls under FSC 59, the federal supply classification for electrical and electronic equipment components.

NAICS 334417 covers electronic connector manufacturing. Companies in this space produce electrical and electronic connectors, which are critical components in military and maritime weapon systems, communications equipment, and other defense electronics. These connectors must typically meet stringent military specifications for durability, environmental resistance, and performance under extreme conditions.

Given DLA Maritime – Weapons Support's role, this procurement likely supports naval weapons systems, shipboard electronics, or related maritime defense platforms. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. To compete, your business must:

• Qualify as small under NAICS 334417, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees (verify current standards at sba.gov/size-standards)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract period
• Have the appropriate NAICS code in your SAM profile
• Be capable of manufacturing or supplying electronic connectors meeting defense requirements

This set-aside excludes large businesses but allows participation by:

• Small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs)
• Women-owned small businesses (WOSBs)
• Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs)
• HUBZone-certified small businesses
• 8(a) participants

No specific socio-economic preference beyond the small business set-aside is indicated in the metadata. Past performance with DLA or defense connector supply may strengthen your position but is not detailed here.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's buying patterns. DLA typically buys to replenishment demand, often via long-term contracts or delivery orders. Review the solicitation for exact quantities, delivery schedule, and whether this is a one-time buy or indefinite delivery arrangement.

Verify military specifications. Electrical connectors for DLA Maritime – Weapons Support likely require compliance with MIL-DTL or MIL-PRF specifications. Confirm your products are QPL-listed (Qualified Products List) or that you can obtain qualification. See the solicitation for spec numbers.

Assess your supply chain. Raw materials for connectors—precious metals, specialized alloys, insulator materials—can fluctuate in cost and availability. Price accordingly and consider escalation clauses if permitted.

Prepare technical documentation. DLA solicitations typically require detailed technical proposals including:

• Product drawings and specifications
• Test reports and qualification data
• Material certifications
• Country of origin information (critical for defense procurement)

Review past procurement data. Search SAM.gov and DLA's procurement history for this NSN or similar connectors to understand competitive pricing and incumbent performance.

Obtain applicable certifications. Consider ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality certifications that strengthen your proposal, though the metadata does not specify requirements.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M527T0670
• Note the deadline: responses are due October 23, 2026—approximately 10 days from the posted date of October 13, 2026
• Verify all technical requirements, quantities, and delivery terms in the official solicitation documents
• Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 334417

View the official notice on SAM.gov →