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59--SWITCH,PUSH

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Division, through its Columbus, Ohio location, is seeking to procure push switches. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 59, the category for electrical and electronic equipment components. The generic item name "SWITCH,PUSH" indicates a standard electrical switch activated by pressing—a component widely used in military hardware, control panels, instrumentation, and various defense systems.

NAICS 334419 covers "Other Electronic Component Manufacturing," which includes manufacturers of switches, connectors, and similar electronic parts that don't fall into more specialized semiconductor or passive component categories. Push switches in this context could range from basic momentary contact switches to more robust sealed units designed for maritime or weapons system environments.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 334419. To qualify, your business must meet SBA size standards for this code—currently 500 employees for electronic component manufacturing—and appear as "small" in your SAM.gov profile.

Given DLA Maritime's weapons support mission, prior experience with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and defense supply chain requirements is valuable though not necessarily required. Eligible bidders should have manufacturing capability for electronic switches or established distribution arrangements with qualified manufacturers. SAM.gov registration and active status in the System for Award Management are mandatory.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA component solicitations, focus on these areas:

Technical compliance: DLA typically references specific military or federal specifications. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, drawing numbers, and qualified parts lists. Any deviation from specified standards usually results in rejection.

Quality certification: AS9100, ISO 9001, or comparable quality management system certification strengthens your bid. Traceability and documentation capabilities are critical for defense components.

Past performance: Document prior DLA or DoD sales, especially for FSC 59 items. If you're new to defense contracting, highlight commercial aerospace, industrial, or other mission-critical switch manufacturing.

Pricing strategy: DLA leverages its buying power across military branches. Competitive pricing matters, but avoid unsustainable low bids—DLA evaluates total evaluated price including transportation and any surcharges.

Small business reporting: Ensure your socio-economic certifications in SAM.gov are current. While this is a general small business set-aside, additional designations (Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a)) may apply to your firm and provide future advantages.

Packaging and marking: Defense supply chains have strict military standard packaging requirements. Factor these costs into your pricing.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using Solicitation Number SPE7M827U0002. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice may serve as both the announcement and the bid invitation, potentially allowing immediate response without a separate solicitation release. Review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses carefully.

Critical deadline: Responses are due October 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. Verify whether SAM.gov electronic submission is required or if alternative methods are permitted. Given DLA's automated systems, SAM.gov submission is standard.

Monitor SAM.gov for amendments or Q&A postings, as DLA frequently issues clarifications for component solicitations. Consider contacting DLA Maritime Columbus directly with questions well before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →