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66--PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRIC

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Maritime is seeking electric control panels under Federal Supply Classification 66 (Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). These panels are used to manage and regulate electrical systems aboard naval vessels and at shore facilities that support maritime operations. Control panels in this category typically house switches, circuit breakers, relays, and instrumentation to monitor or direct power distribution, machinery operation, or environmental systems.

DLA Maritime—part of the Defense Logistics Agency—procures supplies specifically to sustain U.S. Navy and Coast Guard fleets. Electric control panels are critical components for vessel propulsion, auxiliary machinery, and combat systems. The requirement falls under NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), which covers specialized electronic instrumentation for military and maritime applications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under NAICS 334511. The Small Business Set-Aside (Total) means only qualified small business concerns may submit offers; large businesses are ineligible.

To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the size standard for NAICS 334511 (typically 1,250 employees; verify at SBA.gov/size-standards)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have the NAICS 334511 listed in your SAM profile
• Hold any required defense contractor certifications (see the solicitation for specifics)

If you are a small business in electronic manufacturing, military component supply, or maritime instrumentation, you are the intended participant pool.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Maritime panel procurements, consider these practical steps:

Understand the technical requirement. Electric control panels for maritime use must typically meet MIL-STD or military performance specifications for shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference given the operational environment. See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, including any drawings, performance requirements, or qualified products lists.

Verify your manufacturing capabilities. Can you produce to government-furnished designs or do you need to engineer the panel? DLA solicitations for FSC 66 items often specify exact part numbers or require adherence to Mil-Spec standards. Confirm whether this is a brand-name requirement or performance specification.

Price competitively against DLA's historical data. DLA uses automated procurement systems that evaluate price against historical purchases and market data. Research past awards for similar NSNs (National Stock Numbers) in FSC 66 using SAM.gov contract data or FPDS.

Prepare for rapid delivery. Maritime supply chains emphasize readiness. Your bid should demonstrate reliable lead times and surge capacity. Include any small business preferences (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) if applicable, though the base set-aside is total small business.

Address packaging and marking requirements. Defense shipments require MIL-STD-129 marking and specific packaging for corrosion prevention, especially for electromechanical components.

Next steps

1. Download the full solicitation from SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127Q0097
2. Review all attachments, including specifications, statement of work, and delivery requirements
3. Confirm your SAM registration and small business size status are current
4. Submit your offer before the November 4, 2026 deadline

The place of performance and exact delivery terms are not specified in the notice metadata—see the solicitation for these contract details.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →