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CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Tue, 15 Dec 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Mechanicsburg is soliciting offers for circuit card assembly work (Federal Supply Classification 5998). This involves the manufacture of printed circuit boards populated with electronic components—such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and connectors—to create functional electronic assemblies used in military equipment and systems.

Circuit card assemblies are critical components in defense applications, including communications equipment, navigation systems, weapons controls, and platform electronics. The work typically requires soldering (surface-mount and through-hole), conformal coating, testing, and quality inspection to military specifications. DLA Maritime supports Navy and Marine Corps readiness, so these assemblies likely serve shipboard or maritime aviation systems.

Key facts

NAICS 334412 covers establishments that manufacture bare printed circuit boards and may also assemble circuit cards. The null set-aside means this contract is open to all qualified businesses regardless of size or socio-economic status.

Who can bid

Any business—small or large, including non-traditional defense contractors—may submit an offer. Because this is open competition, no preference applies to small businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, or women-owned small businesses under set-aside rules. However, your firm must demonstrate capability to:

• Manufacture or assemble circuit cards to military quality standards
• Meet DLA's supplier qualification requirements (likely including QSLD or QTSL approval for electronic components)
• Comply with ITAR/EAR export controls given the defense end-use
• Maintain traceability and counterfeit mitigation procedures

If you are a small business, you remain eligible to bid and compete on price, technical merit, and past performance against larger firms.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical requirements. Circuit card assemblies for DLA typically must meet MIL-STD-202, MIL-STD-883, or IPC-A-610 Class 3 standards. See the solicitation for the specific performance specification, applicable drawings, and testing protocols.

Verify your supply chain. DLA requires approved sources for many components and may mandate DFARS 252.246-7007 (contractor counterfeit electronic part detection). Ensure you can source authorized components with full traceability.

Assess qualification status. Check whether you are registered in DLA's Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) or Qualified Testing Suppliers List (QTSL). If not, determine whether the solicitation allows alternative qualification paths or requires pre-award certification.

Price strategically. Open competitions emphasize best value. Analyze historical pricing for similar FSC 5998 items through DLA's eTools or FPDS. Factor in material costs (semiconductor pricing remains volatile), labor rates for skilled technicians, and testing overhead.

Address delivery and surge. DLA Maritime supports fleet readiness; reliable delivery and ability to surge may score well in past performance evaluations. See the solicitation for required delivery schedule and any option periods.

Prepare your SAM registration and representations. Ensure SAM.gov registration is active and all representations and certifications are current.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRMM126QKG72. The solicitation contains the statement of work, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, and evaluation factors—none of which appear in the notice metadata. Confirm whether place of performance is specified and whether any amendments have been issued. Note that responses are due December 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time; allow ample time for system submission and required documentation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →