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66--INDICATOR,CARBON MONOX

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime—specifically DLA Maritime Columbus under DLA Weapons Support—is procuring a carbon monoxide indicator. This falls within Class 66 (Instruments and Laboratory Equipment) of the Federal Supply Classification system. Carbon monoxide indicators are safety and monitoring instruments used to detect and measure carbon monoxide gas concentrations, commonly deployed in maritime, industrial, and operational environments where combustion sources pose personnel hazards.

While the metadata does not specify quantities, packaging requirements, or technical specifications, carbon monoxide indicators in DLA supply chains typically serve Navy and Marine Corps maritime platforms. These devices may be used for engine room monitoring, habitability spaces, or other shipboard applications where atmospheric safety is critical. Contractors should note that DLA Maritime supply items often require compliance with military specifications, NSN assignment, and potentially hazardous material handling certifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

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

• Be certified as a HUBZone small business in the Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and SAM.gov at the time of offer and award
• Maintain principal office in a historically underutilized business zone and meet employee residency requirements (at least 35% of employees must live in a HUBZone)
• Meet the size standard for NAICS 334511, which uses the Small Business Administration's employee-based threshold for this industry

Your SAM.gov registration must be active and include current HUBZone representation. Verify certification status well before the November 17, 2026 deadline, as SBA processing times can vary.

How to put together a competitive bid

Competitive pricing for DLA supply contracts requires understanding the agency's automated procurement systems and historical pricing patterns. Search prior awards for NSN-related carbon monoxide indicators in DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to benchmark pricing. Review the solicitation for:

• Technical requirements: Military or commercial specifications, calibration standards, and environmental operating ranges
• Packaging and marking: MIL-STD-129 or other DLA-specific requirements
• Quality assurance: Acceptance criteria, inspection levels, and any source inspection requirements
• Delivery terms: FOB destination, required delivery date, and any Just-in-Time provisions

Given the maritime application, confirm whether the item requires marine-type approval, shock/vibration resistance, or electromagnetic interference certification. Register in DIBBS if not already enrolled, as DLA typically requires electronic submission through this system for offers and invoicing.

Next steps

1. Access the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U1056
2. Review all attachments for technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses
3. Confirm your HUBZone certification is current in SAM.gov and DSBS
4. Submit your offer before November 17, 2026

The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means this notice serves as both the presolicitation announcement and the formal solicitation; no separate solicitation release is anticipated unless amendments are issued.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →