HYDROPHONE MOUNT
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicburg is soliciting bids for a hydrophone mount. A hydrophone is an underwater listening device used to detect and record sound in marine environments. Hydrophone mounts are specialized hardware that secure these instruments to vessels, fixed structures, or seafloor installations, ensuring proper positioning and stability during data collection. DLA Maritime supports naval operations by procuring parts and equipment for shipboard and submarine systems, including sonar and acoustic monitoring applications. The specific design, quantity, and technical requirements for this mount are not specified in the available metadata; see the solicitation for complete specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime — Mechanicsburg (SPRMM1) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRMM126QKG98 |
| NAICS | 334511 — Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and should hold, or be eligible for, any required security clearances or certifications applicable to defense supply contracts. Given the NAICS code 334511, relevant bidders typically include manufacturers of marine instrumentation, defense contractors with naval systems experience, and specialized machine shops capable of producing precision mounting hardware for harsh underwater environments. If you are a small business, you remain eligible to compete; there is no restriction against small-business participation, though you will compete directly with larger firms.
How to put together a competitive bid
For navigation, detection, and nautical instrumentation contracts, competitiveness hinges on technical precision and reliability documentation. Review the solicitation thoroughly to identify:
- Material and environmental specifications: Hydrophone mounts must withstand corrosive saltwater, pressure at depth, and mechanical vibration. Specify marine-grade materials (stainless steel, titanium, or corrosion-treated alloys) and document testing protocols.
- Dimensional and interface requirements: Naval acoustic systems require exact tolerances. Confirm whether the solicitation references military standards (MIL-STD) or DLA drawings, and demonstrate your capability to meet them.
- Traceability and quality systems: Defense supply contracts typically require ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, and may demand detailed material traceability, inspection reports, and certificate of conformance packages.
- Past performance: Highlight relevant deliveries to DLA, Navy, or other maritime customers. Specific hydrophone or sonar system experience is particularly valuable.
- Pricing strategy: With full and open competition, expect pricing pressure from established defense suppliers. Analyze DLA's historical pricing for similar NSN items if available through the Procurement Technical Assistance Center network.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation for SPRMM126QKG98 on SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, quantity, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria. Note the firm response deadline of October 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions will not be considered. If you need assistance with SAM registration, certification requirements, or proposal review, contact your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) or the DLA Maritime Small Business Office.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →