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61--WIRING HARNESS SET,ELE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

This is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation procurement for an electrical wiring harness set—NSG 61 supplies, which covers electrical wire and power distribution equipment. Wiring harnesses are bundled assemblies of wires, connectors, and terminals that route electrical power and signals through military aircraft, vehicles, or equipment. DLA Aviation at Richmond serves as the primary supply chain manager for spare and repair parts supporting military aviation platforms.

DLA typically procures these items to replenish stock for defense customers rather than for installation on a specific new-build platform at the time of order. The agency manages thousands of NSN items in this commodity class, often awarding single or multi-year requirements contracts to ensure continuous availability.

Key facts

Note: The NAICS code 335311 reflects the Census Bureau's classification structure. DLA may assign this based on manufacturing processes involved; actual requirements may align more closely with 336413 (other aircraft parts) or related codes. See the solicitation for clarification.

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. Small businesses are not restricted from competing but receive no preferential evaluation advantage.

To bid, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov with active status, and you should have or obtain the DLA's required FSC 61 supply chain qualification if this involves specific technical standards or QSLD (Qualified Suppliers List of Distributors) requirements. Manufacturing firms and authorized distributors with experience in MIL-SPEC electrical assemblies meet the typical bidder profile.

If your NAICS code differs from 335311 but your primary business activity aligns with the item's technical requirements, review the solicitation's NAICS justification or size standard before bidding.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA supply contracts, price dominates source selection under simplified acquisition or competitive procedures:

Cost structure: Analyze your material costs for conductor wire, connector shells, contacts, and potting compounds. MIL-SPEC components typically command premium pricing but carry longer lead times—factor this into your delivery proposal.

Technical compliance: Obtain the item drawing or specification referenced in the solicitation. Wiring harnesses require detailed attention to wire gauge, insulation type, shielding, connector plating, and dimensional tolerances. Deviation from salient characteristics normally results in rejection.

Past performance: If you have prior DLA Aviation contracts in FSC 61, emphasize on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates. First-time bidders should document comparable commercial or defense work.

Delivery terms: DLA Richmond often requires specific packaging and marking per MIL-STD-2073. Incorrect packaging is a frequent cause of discrepancy and payment delay.

Small business considerations: With no set-aside, socio-economic program credits do not apply. Price aggressively if you compete against larger distributors with volume purchasing advantages, or differentiate through faster delivery or specialized configurations.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T7805. The document will contain the item description, quantity, technical drawings, inspection requirements, packaging instructions, and exact terms. The response deadline is November 9, 2026—verify whether this is the offer due date or includes additional delivery sample requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →