Open federal opportunities

59--OSCILLATOR,CRYSTAL CON

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime is procuring oscillators, crystal control (NSN 5955-01-498-7942)—electronic components that use crystal resonance to generate precise frequency signals. These devices are essential for timing and frequency control in military communications, navigation, radar, and weapons systems. DLA Maritime typically sources electronic components for shipboard and submarine applications, where environmental ruggedization and long-term reliability are critical. The specific performance specifications, screening levels, and military or commercial grade requirements for this procurement see the solicitation.

Key facts

NAICS 334412 covers bare printed circuit board manufacturing and semiconductor/electronic component wholesalers, but crystal oscillators specifically fall under the broader electronic component distribution and manufacturing ecosystem this code represents.

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 334412 size standards. The current Small Business Administration size standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees. To qualify, your firm must:

• Be a small business by SBA standards (verify at certify.SBA.gov)
• Hold or be able to obtain any required DLA Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) or Qualified Suppliers List (QSLD) certifications if specified
• Meet any applicable Trusted Supplier or counterfeit mitigation requirements common in DLA semiconductor/component procurements
• Have demonstrated capability to supply military-specification or high-reliability crystal oscillators

If your firm lacks these qualifications, consider subcontracting or mentor-protégé relationships with established DLA suppliers, or pursuing Manufacturer Identification Number (MID) registration with DLA if required.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical compliance is paramount in DLA component procurements. Focus on:

• Specification fidelity: Identify whether the solicitation calls for MIL-PRF-55310, MIL-STD-883 screening, or other specific military specifications. Crystal oscillators vary widely by frequency stability, temperature range, aging characteristics, and package type.
• Counterfeit avoidance: DLA mandates strict supply chain documentation. Prepare your obsolescence management plan and vendor qualification records.
• Past performance: Highlight contracts with DLA, other defense agencies, or commercial aerospace/telecom customers requiring comparable reliability.
• Pricing strategy: DLA combined synopsis/solicitations often use simplified acquisition procedures with limited negotiation. Submit your best price initially; understand your cost basis for any potential volume options or follow-on years.
• Deliveries and lead times: Crystal oscillator manufacturing can involve 12–26 week lead times for custom frequencies or military-grade screening. Confirm your supply chain can meet any required delivery schedule.

See the solicitation for exact quantity, packaging requirements, and inspection/acceptance criteria.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M527U0013—combined synopsis/solicitations move quickly and may have limited question windows.
2. Confirm the deadline: Responses are due October 30, 2026 based on notice metadata; verify whether this refers to proposal submission or quote receipt deadline in SAM.gov.
3. Register in relevant DLA systems if not already enrolled, including the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing and iRAPT for receiving reports.
4. Submit questions early if any specification interpretation is unclear—DLA typically enforces strict compliance without post-award flexibility.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →