61--POWER SUBSTATION,EL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Richmond is procuring power substation electrical equipment classified under Federal Supply Classification 61—Electric Wire, and Power and Distribution Equipment. The specific item designation is "POWER SUBSTATION,EL," indicating electrical power substation equipment used for transforming, switching, or distributing electrical power. This type of equipment is typically deployed in military installation infrastructure, depot facilities, or aviation support operations where reliable electrical distribution is mission-critical.
Power substation equipment in DLA procurement generally includes transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and related components that form part of medium- to high-voltage electrical distribution systems. Given DLA Aviation's role in military supply chain management, this equipment likely supports base infrastructure or maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A627T7567 |
| NAICS | 335311 — Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses under FAR 19.13. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 335311 (1,000 employees)
- Maintain principal office in a federally designated HUBZone
- Have at least 35% of employees residing in a HUBZone
- Obtain active HUBZone certification at SAM.gov before proposal submission
The HUBZone program requires recertification every three years, with annual continuing eligibility reviews. DLA typically verifies certification status through the Dynamic Small Business Search at time of award.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements: Power substation equipment procurement by DLA often involves stringent military specifications or commercial item descriptions with detailed electrical ratings, environmental operating conditions, and interoperability requirements. See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, acceptance criteria, and required testing documentation.
Pricing strategy: DLA combined synopsis/solicitations for industrial equipment typically use fixed-price line items. Research DLA's historical pricing through FPDS or GSA Advantage if comparable items exist. Factor in lead times for transformer manufacturing, which can extend 20-52 weeks for custom power equipment.
Past performance: Emphasize experience delivering power distribution equipment to federal or utility customers. DLA evaluates reliability, quality assurance processes, and on-time delivery history.
Small business teaming: If you lack manufacturing capacity, consider subcontracting arrangements with HUBZone-certified manufacturers, provided you meet the limitations on subcontracting (50% for supply contracts, with exceptions for similarly situated HUBZone entities).
SAM registration and certifications: Verify your SAM registration is active, HUBZone certification displays correctly, and any required representations (FAR 52.219-3, HUBZone representation) are current.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation SPE4A627T7567 at SAM.gov to review specifications, inspection requirements, delivery schedules, and evaluation criteria. The response deadline is November 6, 2026—allow adequate time for proposal preparation and any required sam.gov system processing. Monitor SAM.gov for amendments, which DLA frequently issues for equipment procurements to clarify technical requirements or extend deadlines.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →