59--RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE
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 Weapons Support branch in Columbus is seeking a small business supplier for variable wirewound resistors, a type of electronic component used to control electrical resistance in circuits. These components are essential in military and maritime applications where precise adjustment of current flow is required.
NAICS code 334416 classifies this as Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing. This industry covers electronic components that regulate, store, or transform electrical energy. Wirewound variable resistors—often called rheostats or potentiometers depending on configuration—are typically valued for their power handling capacity, stability, and durability under demanding conditions. See the solicitation for complete technical specifications, including resistance range, wattage, tolerance, termination style, and any required military specifications or standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Weapons Support, Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M527T1201 |
| NAICS | 334416 (Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration's size standards for NAICS 334416. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for electronic component manufacturing (1,000 employees for this NAICS)
- Be registered in SAM.gov and have active status
- Hold any required North American Industry Classification System validation
- Be able to deliver products meeting DLA's technical and quality requirements
The Total Small Business Set-Aside means no large business can bid as prime contractor, giving qualified small manufacturers a protected competition pool. If you are a non-manufacturer, you may need to comply with SBA's non-manufacturer rule, requiring supply from a domestic small business manufacturer or qualification under the waiver process.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your SAM registration immediately—DLA requires active registration and this can take several days to process or renew.
Obtain the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation SPE7M527T1201. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice itself may constitute the complete solicitation document, or it may reference attached specifications. Review all technical requirements carefully for military specifications such as MIL-PRF, MIL-STD, or Qualified Products List (QPL) compliance that DLA commonly requires for electronic components.
Assess your manufacturing capability against wirewound resistor specifications. These components require precision winding of resistance wire (typically nickel-chromium or copper-nickel alloys) on ceramic formers with reliable wiper mechanisms. Key competitive factors include:
- Material traceability and lot control
- Testing documentation for resistance tolerance and temperature coefficient
- Past performance data on defense contracts
- Competitive pricing on small-quantity orders (DLA often buys in relatively small lots)
Prepare required representations and certifications including Buy American Act compliance, if applicable, and any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses.
Submit by the deadline through SAM.gov or the designated electronic system. The 12-day response window (posted October 21, due November 2) suggests this may be a simplified acquisition; punctuality matters—late submissions are generally not accepted.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number SPE7M527T1201
- Review technical specifications and delivery requirements in their entirety—metadata does not include these details
- Note the firm deadline: November 2, 2026—allow buffer time for system issues or documentation questions
- Contact DLA Maritime Weapons Support Columbus directly if the solicitation provides a contracting officer point of contact for capability or specification questions
View the official notice on SAM.gov →