66--SENSOR HEAD,MINE DETEC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land and Maritime is seeking a sensor head for mine detection equipment. This falls under the broad category of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511). Sensor heads for mine detection are specialized electro-optical or electromagnetic components typically integrated into larger mine countermeasures systems. These devices help detect metallic and non-metallic explosive hazards in military operational environments.
The Defense Logistics Agency's Land and Maritime supply chain manages spare parts and equipment for Army and Marine Corps ground systems, including countermine and route clearance platforms. This requirement bundles the synopsis and solicitation into a single notice, meaning offerors can review requirements and submit bids through the same posting.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land and Maritime (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M127T0239 |
| NAICS | 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 19, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS 334511. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 334511: generally 1,250 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have the NAICS 334511 registered in your SAM entity profile
Given the highly specialized nature of mine detection sensor heads, prior experience with defense electronics, mil-spec manufacturing, or countermine equipment strengthens competitiveness. DLA Maritime Columbus manages this requirement, so familiarity with DLA Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) and Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) data may prove relevant.
How to put together a competitive bid
** Confirm technical requirements.** Sensor heads for mine detection must meet rigorous military specifications for environmental durability, electromagnetic interference, and detection accuracy. Review the solicitation for exact performance parameters, testing protocols, and qualifying vendor lists.
** Verify supply chain and tooling.** Mine detection components often require specialized raw materials or sub-tier components with long lead times. Assess whether your existing supplier relationships can support DLA's delivery requirements.
** Address packaging and marking.** DLA contracts typically mandate specific Military Packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073). Factor these requirements—and their costs—into your pricing.
** Understand DLA's pricing evaluation.** DLA Land and Maritime frequently awards based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) for spare parts. Emphasize conformance to stated requirements rather than proposing enhancements unless the solicitation invites trade-offs.
** Leverage small business resources.** As a total small business set-aside, consider DLA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) connections or Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) support if your firm is newer to defense contracting.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127T0239. The combined synopsis/solicitation format means the complete Statement of Work, clauses, and instructions are embedded in or linked from the notice. Note the firm response deadline of October 19, 2026 — DLA typically does not extend deadlines for routine spare parts acquisitions without compelling cause.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →