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TESSY CONTROL PANEL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME SHIPYARDS.DLA MARITIME - NORFOLK · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Norfolk is soliciting offers for a TESSY Control Panel. This falls under electrical equipment manufacturing, specifically miscellaneous electrical equipment not classified elsewhere under NAICS 335999.

A control panel in this maritime context typically serves as an electrical distribution and control interface for shipboard systems. TESSY likely refers to a specific system or equipment suite used in naval vessel operations, maintenance, or testing. Given the DLA Maritime Shipyards placement and the Portsmouth, Virginia location—home to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard—this panel likely supports submarine or surface ship repair, modernization, or construction activities.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 335999 size standards ($750 million average annual receipts threshold — check SAM.gov for current standards)
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications
• Have any required DLA or DOD contracting qualifications

Manufacturers, value-added distributors, or system integrators with experience in electrical control panels, industrial automation, or military-specification electrical equipment should evaluate this opportunity. Prior DLA or Navy shipyard experience is advantageous but not required for set-aside eligibility itself.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical compliance: See the solicitation for exact specifications, but generally focus on:

• Military specifications and standards (MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC): Maritime electrical equipment typically requires shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference resistance. Identify applicable specs early and confirm your design or sourcing can meet them.
• Navy-qualified products: If this replaces or interfaces with existing ship systems, cross-reference the TESSY system documentation. DLA Maritime often requires exact-form-fit-function replacements or approved alternatives.
• Quality certifications: ISO 9001 and AS9100 strengthen credibility; NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity compliance may be required for CUI handling.

Pricing strategy: DLA contracts typically use firm-fixed-price arrangements. Analyze:

• Material costs for specialized components (circuit breakers, PLCs, terminal blocks, enclosures)
• Labor for fabrication, wiring, and testing
• Navy-unique testing (see the solicitation for required acceptance testing)
• Delivery to Portsmouth, VA

Past performance: Prepare relevant citations from commercial or government control panel contracts, especially in marine, industrial, or defense environments.

Small business advantage: As a total small business set-aside, you compete only against other small businesses. Highlight any socioeconomic certifications (SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB) for potential future subcontracting or teaming opportunities, though they don't affect eligibility here.

Next steps

1. Retrieve the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPMYM127Q4001
2. Review all attachments for technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses
3. Note the deadline: October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time — DLA deadlines are typically firm with limited exceptions
4. Assess your SAM.gov registration status and renew if expiring before award
5. Contact DLA Maritime – Norfolk contracting office with questions; allow time for written responses before deadline

View the official notice on SAM.gov →