OSCILLOSCOPE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Mechanicsburg is soliciting bids for an oscilloscope. This is a test and measurement instrument used to observe and analyze varying electrical voltages, commonly employed in diagnostics, calibration, troubleshooting, and quality assurance for electronic systems.
Oscilloscopes are standard equipment in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) environments, particularly within Department of Defense supply chains where electronic components in maritime and defense systems require regular testing. The specific technical requirements—bandwidth, channel count, sampling rate, and form factor—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime – Mechanicsburg (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRMM126QHD57 |
| NAICS | 334412 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This procurement is unrestricted (full and open competition). Any responsible business, regardless of size or socioeconomic status, may submit a bid—including large manufacturers, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors.
Under NAICS 334412, "Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing," the solicitation falls within the broader electronic component and test equipment manufacturing sector. While the NAICS code references circuit boards, DLA frequently uses this classification for related electronic test equipment procurements. Firms registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code are eligible to bid. Firms without this specific code should verify whether their SAM registration accommodates the product category or consult the solicitation for any clarification.
How to put together a competitive bid
Research the product deeply. Oscilloscopes vary enormously in capability. Determine whether DLA requires a benchtop, handheld, or modular/PXI form factor; bandwidth requirements; and any mandatory calibration standards (such as NIST-traceable calibration). These specifications are critical to pricing accurately—see the solicitation.
Understand DLA's supply chain expectations. DLA Maritime contracts often require adherence to military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, or MIL-DTL), counterfeit avoidance protocols, and specific packaging and marking standards. Verify whether this procurement references a qualified products list (QPL) or requires source approval.
Pricing strategy for unrestricted competition. With no small business set-aside, you will compete against major test equipment manufacturers. Competitive pricing requires clarity on: (1) manufacturer vs. distributor status, (2) volume or blanket purchase agreement terms, and (3) warranty and post-sale support provisions. If you are a small business or reseller, emphasize responsiveness, flexibility, and delivery speed.
Past performance and technical capability. Be prepared to document relevant delivery history, especially for defense or maritime customers. DLA evaluates contractor responsibility through the Dynamic Small Business Search and Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).
Proposal completeness. Follow the solicitation's instructions precisely regarding format, representations and certifications, and any required technical data.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using SPRMM126QHD57 to review technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and all terms and conditions. Note the firm response deadline of October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are typically inadmissible in DLA procurements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →