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59--RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Maritime Columbus, part of the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support directorate, is seeking suppliers for electromagnetic relays. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both an announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation document—if you meet the stated terms, you may submit an offer directly against this notice.

Electromagnetic relays are electrical switching devices used to control circuits with a low-power signal. In DLA Maritime's supply chain, these components typically support naval weapons systems, shipboard electrical infrastructure, and related defense applications. DLA Maritime manages the procurement and logistics of maritime-specific materiel for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. See the solicitation for the specific relay types, technical specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements associated with this procurement.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is unrestricted—no set-aside applies, meaning any qualified business of any size may compete. You do not need small-business certification or socioeconomic status to respond.

To bid, your firm should be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active registration. Given the NAICS code 335314, your company should have capabilities in manufacturing or supplying electromagnetic relays or comparable electromechanical components. See the solicitation for any specific technical qualifications, quality certifications (such as ISO 9001 or MIL-STD compliance), or past performance requirements that may apply to this defense supply contract.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Maritime component procurements, competitiveness typically hinges on price, delivery, and technical compliance:

• Verify technical fit — electromagnetic relays for military maritime use must often meet stringent specifications. Obtain and review the full technical requirements, including any military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or defense drawings referenced in the solicitation.
• Confirm supply chain and lead times — DLA supply contracts frequently include firm delivery schedules. Validate your ability to source or manufacture the exact part numbers within required timeframes before committing to delivery dates.
• Price strategically for the spot buy — combined synopsis/solicitations for standard hardware items are often price-competitive. Research recent DLA awards for comparable relays through FPDS or USAspending to understand market pricing, but base your bid on your actual costs.
• Check packaging and marking requirements — DLA has specific military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073) that may apply. Noncompliant packaging can result in rejection or payment delays.
• Review warranty and traceability terms — defense component contracts often require lot traceability, certificates of conformance, or extended warranty provisions. Factor these into your pricing and operational planning.

See the solicitation for the exact evaluation criteria, whether lowest price technically acceptable or best-value tradeoff applies, and any mandatory submission format requirements.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127Q0058. Review all technical specifications, terms and conditions, and submission instructions carefully. Note the response deadline of October 15, 2026—offers received after this date and time are typically ineligible. Submit your offer through the method specified in the solicitation, which for DLA combined synopsis/solicitations is usually electronic through SAM.gov or the DLA electronic procurement system.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →