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59--RELAY,ELECTROMAGNET

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Weapons Support is procuring electromagnetic relays under this combined synopsis/solicitation. Relays in NSN class 59 are electromechanical switching devices used to control electrical circuits with a low-power signal. These components are commonly employed in military weapons systems, communications equipment, power distribution, and industrial control applications where reliable circuit switching is critical.

The Defense Logistics Agency's weapons support activity manages sustainment for a wide range of conventional weapons systems across military services. Electromagnetic relays sourced through DLA typically must meet military specifications for environmental resilience, including tolerance to shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and humidity—see the solicitation for exact technical requirements, qualification standards, and testing protocols.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under NAICS 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing), which carries a size standard of 1,000 employees. To qualify, your business must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Hold valid NAICS 335314 in your SAM profile
• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code
• Be capable of manufacturing or supplying electromagnetic relays to military specifications

Manufacturers of electromechanical relays, miniature power relays, latching relays, or hermetically sealed relays may find this opportunity suitable. Firms with existing DLA supply contracts or experience with defense supply chain requirements will have relevant operational familiarity. Don't forget your DUNS/UEI, CAGE code, and current WOSB/SDVOSB/HUBZone certifications if applicable; however, this is a general small business set-aside, not a socioeconomic program set-aside.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify technical compliance. DLA relay solicitations typically reference military performance specs (such as MIL-PRF-6106 for electromechanical relays or MIL-STD-202 for environmental testing). See the solicitation for the exact specification sheet, qualified products list (QPL) requirements, or source control drawings. If your product isn't QPL-listed, determine whether qualification testing is feasible within the award timeline.

Understand packaging and marking. DLA supply contracts require strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073 for military preservation, packaging, and marking. Include these costs in your pricing; noncompliant shipments are rejected.

Price strategically on the total evaluated cost. DLA evaluates offers on total evaluated price, which includes unit price plus any transportation costs to the destination. Review the delivery schedule and FOB terms in the solicitation. Consider DLA's electronic catalog system for future opportunities if this line of business fits your capabilities.

Submit through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). As a DLA procurement, this likely requires electronic submission via DIBBS rather than SAM.gov. See the solicitation for the designated electronic bidding platform and any required registration steps.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127T0457. The posted date of October 9, 2026, leaves limited response time before the October 19, 2026 deadline.
2. Confirm your SAM registration and small business status are current and accurate.
3. Access the technical documents attached to the solicitation—specifications, drawings, and delivery requirements—to assess feasibility before bidding.
4. Submit your offer before the deadline through the specified electronic system, accounting for any technical verification or datasheet requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →