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59--RESISTOR,THERMAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Maritime Columbus seeks suppliers for resistors, thermal—a passive electronic component used to limit current or divide voltage in electrical circuits, with thermal-specific properties for temperature-sensitive applications. This procurement falls under DLA Weapons Support, indicating these components likely support weapon systems maintenance, repair, or production within Department of Defense supply chains. Thermal resistors are commonly found in military electronics ranging from guidance systems to platform thermal management controls. The 59 commodity classification code confirms electronic and electrical equipment components.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is strictly limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet FAR 19.14 eligibility requirements. To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage daily operations and make long-term decisions
• Have a service-disabled veteran hold the highest officer position if a corporation
• Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 334416 (Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing)

NAICS 334416 carries a 500-employee size standard. If your business qualifies, you must be registered in SAM.gov with current SDVOSB self-certification (or Vets First Verification Program status for VA acquisitions, though DLA typically uses self-certification). Your SAM entity registration must reflect this status before bid submission.

How to put together a competitive bid

For electronic component supply to DLA, competitiveness hinges on traceability, quality assurance, and delivery reliability rather than price alone:

Technical compliance: DLA requires strict adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or qualified manufacturers list (QML) standards for electronic components. See the solicitation for exact part numbers, military drawing references, and performance specifications.

Quality documentation: Prepare to submit certificates of conformance, material traceability records, and test data. Thermal resistors for weapons support often require lot-specific test reports.

Supply chain verification: Demonstrate manufacturer authorization or direct acquisition sources. Counterfeit electronic components are a critical DLA concern; document your anti-counterfeiting procedures per AS5553 or equivalent.

Past performance: Highlight DLA or defense electronic component supply history. If new to DLA, emphasize comparable commercial aerospace or industrial thermal resistor experience.

Delivery terms: DLA Maritime typically requires Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) compliance and may specify DLA Distribution depot delivery. Confirm packaging, marking, and shipment requirements in the full solicitation.

SDVOSB advantage: No large business or non-SDVOSB small business competition applies—your bid competes only within the SDVOSB pool.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation SPE7M127U1078 immediately on SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, quantity requirements, inspection criteria, and exact proposal instructions
2. Confirm your SDVOSB status is current in SAM.gov entity registration
3. Verify your business meets the 500-employee size standard for NAICS 334416
4. Note the November 17, 2026 response deadline—Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically move quickly to award; delays risk missing the window
5. Contact DLA Maritime Columbus contracting office through SAM.gov if specifications require clarification before bid preparation

View the official notice on SAM.gov →