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59--SWITCH,LIQUID LEVEL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus, operating under DLA Weapons Support, is seeking a small business to supply switches for liquid level detection. This falls under FSC 59, the federal supply classification for electrical and electronic equipment components. These switches are typically used in military maritime and weapons systems applications to monitor fluid levels in tanks, reservoirs, or other vessels—critical for operational safety and system performance aboard naval assets or in support equipment.

NAICS 334513 covers manufacturers of other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, including instruments for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals. This code generally applies to establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments for measuring electrical quantities or signals, though it can encompass related sensing and switching equipment integrated into measurement systems.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses only under a total small business set-aside. Your firm must be certified as small under NAICS 334513's size standard see the solicitation for the exact employee or receipt threshold. If you qualify for additional SBA programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) you should verify whether any special provisions or scoring apply, though the metadata indicates only the general small business set-aside.

You must be registered in SAM.gov with active status and have the correct NAICS code in your profile. DLA typically requires vendors to participate in its qualification programs for certain commodities see the solicitation for any specific qualification or source approval requirements for FSC 59 items.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Maritime supply contracts, focus on these areas:

Technical compliance: DLA supply solicitations typically reference detailed military specifications (MIL-PRF or MIL-DTL) or commercial item descriptions. Verify you can source or manufacture switches meeting the exact electrical ratings, materials, environmental resilience (salt spray, shock, vibration), and connector configurations required. Maritime applications demand high reliability.

Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: Defense supply chains require strict traceability. Document your supplier base, incoming inspection procedures, and compliance with DFARS counterfeit electronic part detection and avoidance requirements.

Past performance: If you have prior DLA, Navy, or maritime electronics contracts, highlight on-time delivery and quality metrics. DLA's Vendor Information Pages system tracks this data.

Pricing strategy: Analyze DLA's historical pricing through tools like FPDS or your own market research. Consider whether your firm qualifies for Standard or Simplified acquisition procedures based on estimated value see the solicitation for the specific dollar threshold and clauses applied.

Past performance: If you have prior DLA or maritime electronics contracts, highlight them.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M827T0464. The response deadline is November 9, 2026 — ensure you allow adequate time for any required certifications, drawings, or sample submissions. Review all attachments for specifications, packaging requirements, and DLA's terms and conditions before preparing your quote.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →