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61--POWER SUPPLY

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to acquire power supply units under DLA Land Columbus, specifically through DLA Weapons Support. The classification code 61 in the Federal Supply Classification system covers electric wire, power, and distribution equipment. NAICS code 335999 identifies this as "All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing," a category that encompasses various electrical equipment not classified elsewhere, including power supplies and similar components used across military and industrial applications.

Power supplies for Defense Logistics Agency procurement typically support weapon systems, vehicles, communications equipment, or other military hardware requiring reliable electrical power conversion and distribution. These items must meet stringent military standards for durability, performance, and interoperability with existing defense systems.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside designation, meaning any responsible business—small or large—may submit a bid. Small businesses should note that without a set-aside, they will compete directly against large prime contractors and established defense suppliers.

To bid, your firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), hold any required security clearances if specified in the full solicitation, and be capable of manufacturing or supplying electrical equipment meeting DLA's technical and quality requirements. Prior experience with defense supply chains, MIL-SPEC compliance, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) familiarity would strengthen your position. Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) small businesses may still self-certify socioeconomic status for past performance evaluation factors if the solicitation includes such criteria.

How to put together a competitive bid

For power supply procurement, DLA typically evaluates on price, technical compliance, and delivery schedule. Your bid should:

• Verify exact specifications: Obtain the full solicitation to confirm voltage, amperage, form factor, connector types, environmental operating ranges, and any required military specifications (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD). DLA Weapons Support items often demand NATO stock number alignment or specific interchangeability with legacy systems.

• Demonstrate manufacturing capability: Include evidence of your quality management system (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent), production capacity, and any existing DLA prime vendor relationships or Special Pricing Agreements.

• Address DMSMS and obsolescence: Military power supplies frequently involve managing obsolete components. Document your engineering support capabilities, reverse engineering competencies, or approved alternate source qualifications.

• Price strategically: Without set-aside protection, pricing must be aggressive. Evaluate whether you can achieve competitive costs at older equipment volumes or through long-term pricing agreements DLA favors.

• Review packaging and marking requirements: DLA has strict military preservation and packaging standards; noncompliance causes rejections.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0375 to obtain technical specifications, quantities, contract type, evaluation factors, and exact delivery requirements. Note the response deadline of November 12, 2026—DLA generally does not extend deadlines without extraordinary circumstances. Download all attachments promptly, as amendments may issue before the due date.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →