66--METER,SPECIAL SCALE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Maritime Columbus and DLA Weapons Support need a special scale meter under Federal Supply Classification 66 (Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). The specific item falls under NAICS 334515, which covers instrument manufacturing for testing, measuring, displaying, and controlling. This category typically includes devices that monitor or quantify physical properties such as weight, pressure, flow, temperature, or electrical characteristics.
Without additional details in the metadata, see the solicitation for the exact technical specifications, calibration requirements, and quantities needed.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE · DLA MARITIME · DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS · DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M127U1008 |
| NAICS | 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring, Testing, Control, etc.) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses certified in NAICS 334515. To qualify, your business must meet SBA size standards for this code—generally 1,000 employees or fewer for manufacturing. You must also have active SAM.gov registration with valid CAGE code.
Prior defense logistics experience is not explicitly required in the metadata, but DLA typically expects suppliers to understand military packaging, marking, and shipping requirements (MIL-STD-129 and DFARS clauses). If your firm produces test/measurement instruments or metering equipment, review whether your current product lines match DLA's anticipated need for specialized scale-related instrumentation.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your small business status in SAM.gov before spending time on technical proposals—DLA will reject non-compliant bidders.
Technical compliance matters most. For FSC 66 items, DLA usually requires detailed specifications: accuracy tolerances, environmental operating ranges, power requirements, signal outputs, and physical dimensions. See the solicitation for the exact performance specification or commercial item description.
Pricing strategy: DLA's automated procurement tools often use lowest-price technically acceptable criteria. Research historical pricing for similar meter/special scale items through DLA's EMALL or FPDS data. Factor in Unique Entity Identifier maintenance, Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) registration for invoicing, and any requirement for Government/Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) reporting for quality defects.
Past performance: If you lack DLA transaction history, emphasize comparable commercial or federal contracts. Quality certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100) strengthen proposals even when not mandatory.
Proposal mechanics: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often mean simplified acquisition procedures—possibly SAP under $250,000. Prepare to submit through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) rather than SAM.gov directly. Confirm submission method in the full solicitation.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U1008. Pay close attention to: specification sheets, delivery requirements, inspection acceptance criteria, and any DLA Tailored Logistics Support provisions.
Critical deadline: November 16, 2026. DLA rarely accepts late submissions. Begin SAM verification and DIBBS account setup immediately if not already active—both can take several business days.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →