Open federal opportunities

PANEL,INDICATOR

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg procurement office is soliciting bids for panel, indicator items under solicitation number SPRMM126QKH37. This is a supply contract for manufactured metal products falling under NAICS code 332999, which covers "All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing."

Indicator panels are typically assemblies that display operational status, warnings, or system conditions—common components in naval vessels, aircraft, and other defense platforms. Given DLA Maritime's role in supporting Navy and Marine Corps operations, these panels likely serve shipboard or marine equipment applications. The broad NAICS classification suggests these could range from small instrument housings to complex illuminated display panels.

Since no set-aside program is specified, this opportunity appears open to all qualified bidders regardless of business size or socioeconomic status.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—there is no small business or socioeconomic set-aside indicated. Both large and small manufacturers may compete.

To bid, you must:

• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Have the 332999 NAICS code in your SAM profile
• Meet any technical and quality requirements DLA specifies for indicator panel production

DLA Maritime contracts frequently require ISO 9001 certification or compliance with military specifications (MIL-STD, MIL-PRF, or MIL-DTL). If you lack prior DLA supply experience, consider whether your current manufacturing capabilities align with defense-grade fabrication standards. Suppliers with existing DLA contracts or CAGE codes may have an advantage in demonstrating past performance.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's pricing expectations. DLA uses historical pricing data and should-cost estimates to evaluate fairness. Research comparable DLA indicator panel awards in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) or SAM.gov contract opportunities archive.

Verify your manufacturing compliance. Review whether the solicitation references specific military specifications for materials, finishes, or environmental resilience (corrosion resistance for maritime use is typical). If the full solicitation calls for Source Inspection at your facility, ensure your quality system can accommodate DLA representatives.

Assess packaging and shipping requirements. DLA supply contracts often mandate MIL-STD-2073 packaging and precise labeling for depot distribution. Factor these costs into your proposal—DLA evaluates total evaluated price, not just unit cost.

Consider teaming if needed. If you lack full fabrication capabilities, subcontracting specialized processes (anodizing, engraving, or electronics integration) may be necessary. Disclose subcontracting plans as required by the solicitation.

Prepare for electronic submission. DLA typically requires quotes through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or the designated solicitation platform—see the solicitation for specific instructions.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRMM126QKH37. The posted notice contains only summary metadata; all technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria reside in the complete solicitation documents.

2. Note the deadline: December 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. DLA generally does not accept late submissions. Allow buffer time for technical submission issues.

3. Register or verify SAM.gov status well before bidding—renewal processing can take days or weeks.

4. Contact the contracting officer listed in the full solicitation with any pre-bid questions; technical clarifications may result in amendments that affect your proposal strategy.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →