CHELTON BOXES LTC C3N VIS/4J
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND ABERDEEN.DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime at Aberdeen is soliciting offers for "CHELTON BOXES LTC C3N VIS/4J" under solicitation SPRBL126RA009. Based on the title and NAICS code, this appears to involve specialized electronic equipment—specifically, boxes or enclosures likely related to Chelton, a company known for aerospace and defense electronics including antennas, communication systems, and related components. The "LTC" designation and "VIS/4J" suffix suggest specific configuration or model variants of these enclosures or systems.
NAICS 334290 covers "Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing," which includes manufacturing communication equipment (except telephone apparatus, radio and television broadcast equipment, and wireless communications equipment). This typically encompasses military communications hardware, intercom systems, and specialized electronic enclosures for defense applications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land, Aberdeen |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRBL126RA009 |
| NAICS | 334290 – Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026, 11:59 PM ET |
| Place of performance | New Cumberland, PA |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. Both large contractors and small businesses are eligible to compete.
Despite the open competition, small businesses in NAICS 334290—particularly those with defense electronics manufacturing experience—should consider whether they can meet DLA's requirements for quality, delivery, and technical specifications. Manufacturers or distributors of Chelton products or equivalent military-grade communication enclosures may have relevant experience.
If your business is minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or located in a HUBZone, these certifications may still provide value even without a formal set-aside, as they support subcontracting goals and may factor into source selection evaluations. See the solicitation for any such evaluation criteria.
How to put together a competitive bid
For defense electronics procurement, DLA typically emphasizes traceability, quality assurance, and rapid fulfillment. Consider these specifics:
- Technical compliance: Chelton products often carry military specifications. Verify whether the solicitation requires exact part numbers or allows for "equal" products. See the solicitation for approved sources and technical data requirements.
- Quality certifications: AS9100 (aerospace standard) or ISO 9001 certification may be expected or preferred for defense electronics suppliers.
- Past performance: Document any prior DLA, military, or aerospace electronics contracts, especially for Chelton or comparable communication equipment.
- Supply chain security: Demonstrate secure sourcing if Chelton is not the manufacturer; counterfeit prevention protocols matter for DLA.
- Delivery speed: New Cumberland, PA, is near DLA Distribution, suggesting this may feed into direct military logistics channels—propose realistic but competitive lead times.
- Contract terms: DLA solicitations often use Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with specific warranty and packaging requirements. See the solicitation for contract type and clauses.
Without set-aside protection, price competitiveness is paramount, but do not sacrifice technical compliance for low price—DLA may reject non-conforming offers.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRBL126RA009. The complete document will contain detailed specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation factors, and any approved manufacturer or source restrictions.
Critical deadline: All offers must be submitted by October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Early submission is advisable to resolve any technical issues with SAM.gov or systemic assurances required for DLA contracts.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →