59--RELAY ASSEMBLY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land and Maritime is procuring relay assemblies under Federal Supply Classification 59 (electrical and electronic equipment components). Relay assemblies are electromechanical switching devices used to control circuits in military and industrial applications—typically opening or closing contacts when an electrical current passes through a coil. These components are essential for power distribution, signal routing, and control systems aboard naval vessels, in ground vehicles, and across defense logistics infrastructure.
DLA Land and Maritime serves as the primary procurement agent for the Department of Defense's land and maritime weapons systems spare parts and supplies. Purchases through this channel generally support depot-level maintenance, operational stock replenishment, and supply chain continuity for defense platforms. See the solicitation for specific technical characteristics, quantities, and delivery requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land and Maritime (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M527T0155 |
| NAICS | 335314 — Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 19, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under NAICS 335314. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code, currently 1,000 employees. You must also be registered in SAM.gov with active status, hold any required DLA qualifications, and possess a valid Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
Manufacturers with relay assembly production capabilities are prime candidates, as are small businesses with experience supplying electromechanical components to defense logistics channels. If you are not a manufacturer, anticipate that DLA may require explicit manufacturer authorization or that you demonstrate supply chain traceability for defense-critical items. Businesses already approved under DLA's Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers (QSLM) or with prior DLA contract performance have competitive advantages, though these are not exclusive prerequisites.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Relay assemblies for DLA carry precise military specifications or performance standards. Obtain the applicable specification (likely MIL-PRF, MIL-SPEC, or DLA drawing) from the solicitation documents. Verify your product's form, fit, and function against every parameter—coil voltage, contact arrangement, load rating, environmental sealing, and operating temperature range.
Validate your supply chain. DLA emphasizes counterfeit prevention and traceability. Document your raw material sources, component procurement channels, and testing protocols. If you are a distributor bidding, secure manufacturer authorization letters early; DLA frequently requires these for competitive evaluation.
Price for the total evaluated cost. Beyond unit price, DLA evaluates shipping terms, warranty provisions, and past delivery performance. Review the solicitation's evaluation factors—typically price and price-related factors for simplified acquisitions under this notice type. Ensure your GSA Schedule or established commercial pricing, if applicable, supports your proposed rates.
Confirm small business representations. Submit your SAM.gov small business representation, NAICS code confirmation, and any applicable socioeconomic certifications if you qualify as woman-owned, veteran-owned, or HUBZone—though this solicitation is solely small business set-aside without further socioeconomic restrictions.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M527T0155. Review all drawings, specifications, and clauses before preparing your offer. Note the firm response deadline of October 19, 2026—DLA typically does not extend deadlines for simplified acquisitions without documented justification. Submit your quote through the solicitation-specified electronic system, and verify SAM.gov registration currency well in advance of the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →