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59--RELAY,ELECTROMAGNETIC

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus, through its Weapons Support office, is seeking to procure electromagnetic relays. These are electromechanical switching devices that use an electromagnetic coil to open or close electrical contacts, controlling circuits with a low-power signal. Electromagnetic relays are standard components in military and maritime applications, where they serve critical functions in power distribution, control systems, signal routing, and circuit protection aboard vessels and in weapons systems.

DLA Maritime supplies the U.S. Navy and other maritime services, so these relays likely support shipboard electrical systems, combat systems, or associated shore infrastructure. The "59" classification code in the title refers to DLA's electrical and electronic equipment commodity class, consistent with relay procurement.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible offeror capable of meeting DLA's technical, quality, and delivery requirements may bid, including:

• Manufacturers of electromagnetic relays (NAICS 335314)
• Small businesses not qualifying for specific socioeconomic set-asides
• Large businesses meeting DLA's contractor responsibilities standards
• Potential subcontractors to prime contractors

Because DLA typically requires defense-unique specifications, bidders should confirm they can manufacture or source relays meeting applicable military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions as required. See the solicitation for detailed qualification requirements, including any quality certifications like ISO 9001 or Nadcap accreditation that DLA Weapons Support may mandate.

How to put together a competitive bid

For electromagnetic relay manufacturing under DLA's supply chain model, focus on these competitive elements:

Technical compliance: Verify exact part numbers, performance specifications, and environmental ratings (temperature, vibration, humidity resistance for maritime use). DLA supply contracts are typically firm-fixed-price with strict conformance requirements.

Past performance: Document prior DLA, Navy, or maritime relay contracts. First-time DLA suppliers should emphasize comparable commercial or international defense experience.

Pricing strategy: DLA evaluates on total evaluated price including shipping to designated depots. Review DLA's historical pricing data for similar NSNs if available. Consider long-term material cost stability—rare earth element price fluctuations affect electromagnetic relay costs.

Quality assurance: Prepare for source inspection requirements, material certifications, and traceability documentation common in weapons support procurement.

Small business advantages: While no set-aside applies, small business status still matters for subcontracting goals and certain DLA programs. Register accurate size status in SAM.gov.

Next steps

Read the complete solicitation SPE7M227T0296 on SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, delivery requirements, packaging standards, and exact clause prescriptions. The posted date was October 21, 2026, with responses due November 2, 2026—approximately twelve days from posting, so act promptly to review requirements and prepare your offer. Confirm whether the synopsis contains all solicitation documents or references a separate solicitation package for full technical data.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →