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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

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime—Columbus, under DLA Weapons Support, is procuring a rotary switch through a small business total set-aside. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Class 59, which covers electrical and electronic equipment components. Rotary switches are electromechanical devices used to route electrical signals through rotational movement, typically selecting one circuit from multiple options.

NAICS code 334419 classifies this as "Other Electronic Component Manufacturing." Companies in this category produce miscellaneous electronic components not classified elsewhere, including switches, connectors, and similar parts used in military and commercial applications. These components often must meet stringent defense standards for durability, environmental resistance, and reliability.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for NAICS 334419 may bid. The 334419 size standard is typically 750 employees, though bidders should verify the current standard on SBA.gov/size-standards.

To qualify, your business must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
• Have an active registration through the contract award period
• Represent itself as small in SAM for this NAICS code
• Meet any applicable DLA supplier qualification requirements

If you are a veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) small business, you may bid but no additional preference applies beyond the small business set-aside itself.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA electronics component solicitations, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: DLA procurement of switches typically references military specifications (MIL-SPEC) such as MIL-DTL or MIL-PRF standards. See the solicitation for exact specifications, testing requirements, and qualified parts lists (QPL) or qualified manufacturers lists (QML) status.

Traceability and counterfeit avoidance: Defense electronics require strict supply chain documentation. Prepare to provide certificates of conformance, country of origin data, and evidence of sourcing from authorized distributors or original manufacturers.

Past performance: DLA considers your history delivering similar electronic components. If you lack DLA experience, highlight commercial or other government delivery performance for comparable parts.

Pricing strategy: DLA Maritime often uses historical pricing data. Research recent awards for similar NSNs (National Stock Numbers) in FSC 59 through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or SAM.gov contract data. Factor in any unique packaging, marking, or shipping requirements to DLA distribution depots.

Delivery terms: Confirm required delivery schedules and whether the agency expects contractor logistics support or just-in-time delivery patterns.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U1068
2. Verify the complete place of performance, delivery requirements, and any QPL/QML constraints in the solicitation documents
3. Check your SAM registration is active and your small business representation is current for NAICS 334419
4. Submit your bid before the deadline: November 17, 2026

The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means this notice serves as both the presolicitation announcement and the actual solicitation, so responsive offers may be accepted based on this notice if all required documentation is included.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →