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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Weapons Support is soliciting offers for power supplies. This falls within the broader category of electrical equipment and component manufacturing. Power supplies are critical components used to convert electrical power to the correct voltage, current, and frequency needed to operate military equipment, weapon systems, and related hardware.

The NAICS code 335999 indicates this procurement sits in the "All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Manufacturing" classification—catching specialized electrical products that don't fit neatly into more specific categories like batteries, motors, or transformers. This suggests the power supplies involved may have specialized military specifications or form factors rather than being standard commercial off-the-shelf units.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, meaning any qualified business—small or large—may bid. Small businesses will compete directly against large manufacturers and potentially other tiers of government contractors.

Given the DLA Weapons Support mission, bidders likely need experience with defense logistics processes, familiarity with military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, MIL-DTL), and the ability to meet DLA's quality and traceability requirements. Firms with past DLA or defense supply chain experience will have an advantage in understanding packaging, marking, and documentation requirements.

Manufacturers with electrical component expertise and distributors with established supply chains for specialized power conversion equipment should evaluate whether they can meet delivery and technical requirements. See the solicitation for any specific security clearance, quality certification, or past performance requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For an unrestricted DLA power supply solicitation, focus on these areas:

Technical compliance: DLA procurements often reference specific military drawings or performance specifications. Carefully map every technical requirement against your product's specifications. Any deviation requires explicit disclosure and may need an approved alternate.

Pricing strategy: With no set-aside restricting competition, expect aggressive pricing from established DLA suppliers. Build your cost structure with realistic material, labor, overhead, and profit—with particular attention to any testing or qualification costs specific to defense applications.

Past performance documentation: Prepare clear, verifiable references from comparable contracts, especially DLA or other defense supply arrangements. Include delivery metrics, quality acceptance rates, and customer contact information.

Small business advantages: Though unrestricted, highlight any small business status for potential subcontracting plans or evaluation factors. Some DLA acquisitions include small business participation as an evaluation element even in full and open competition.

Supply chain and lead time transparency: Power supplies with specialized components can face extended procurement cycles. Document your sourcing strategy and demonstrate ability to meet the required delivery schedule.

Register in DLA systems: Ensure your firm is registered appropriately in SAM.gov and any DLA-specific supplier databases.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L327U0028—the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice may contain simplified acquisition procedures or streamlined evaluation criteria requiring close attention

2. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 2, 2026

3. Verify place of performance, delivery requirements, and any technical specifications only available in the full solicitation documents before committing resources to a bid response

View the official notice on SAM.gov →