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59--TRANSFORMER,POWER AUTO

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its Maritime Weapons Support unit in Columbus, is procuring a power auto-transformer. This falls under Federal Supply Classification code 59 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). Auto-transformers are electrical devices used to step voltage up or down, commonly employed in power distribution systems, industrial applications, and military systems where efficient voltage regulation is needed. They differ from conventional two-winding transformers by using a single tapped winding, making them more compact and efficient for certain voltage ratios.

The DLA Maritime supply chain supports Navy and Marine Corps operational requirements, so this transformer likely supports shipboard, shore facility, or weapons systems infrastructure. See the solicitation for precise technical specifications, including kVA rating, voltage classes, phase configuration, and any military standards (MIL-STD or MIL-PRF) that apply.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only certified HUBZone small businesses may bid on this set-aside. To qualify, your firm must:

• Appear on the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) as HUBZone-certified
• Maintain SBA HUBZone certification throughout solicitation and contract performance
• Meet the size standard for NAICS 334416: 750 employees
• Have the HUBZone principal office requirement satisfied—at least 35% of employees must reside in a HUBZone

Non-HUBZone firms, including other small businesses and large businesses, are ineligible. Joint ventures may participate if the HUBZone partner meets the 40% performance-of-work requirement and the venturing arrangement is SBA-approved.

How to put together a competitive bid

Transformer manufacturing for DLA demands attention to three areas:

Qualification and past performance: DLA typically requires source approval or qualification for electrical components used in critical systems. Verify whether your firm or your proposed manufacturer appears on the DLA Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) for the applicable specification. If not, see the solicitation for any first-article testing or qualification requirements.

Technical compliance: Auto-transformers for defense applications frequently must meet MIL-PRF-27 (inductors and transformers, general) or specific shipboard electrical standards. Confirm winding temperature rise, insulation class, impedance tolerance, and efficiency requirements. DLA solicitations often incorporate detailed drawings or specification sheets—deviations usually require explicit approval.

Pricing and delivery: DLA awards frequently on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for standard hardware items. Analyze historical DLA pricing for similar transformers through FPDS or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Consider lead times for core steel and copper winding materials; propose realistic delivery that accounts for any first-article or inspection holds.

HUBZone firms should ensure their certification profile on SAM.gov accurately reflects current ownership, addresses, and employee HUBZone residency documentation—DLA may verify prior to award.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation SPE7M527T1113 on SAM.gov to review the full statement of work, drawings, delivery requirements, and clause provisions. Note the firm response deadline of October 29, 2026—DLA Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically do not allow late submissions. Verify packaging, marking, and shipment requirements specific to DLA Maritime distribution before finalizing your proposal.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →