Federal Contract Alert: KIT,CCA,CONROLLER — DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG
DLA Maritime Seeks Kit and Controller Suppliers: What You Need to Know
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Mechanicsburg has posted a competitive opportunity for kit and controller manufacturing and supply. This is a significant procurement under NAICS code 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), with a July 30, 2026 deadline. If your small business manufactures electronic components, circuit boards, or related control systems for defense applications, this opportunity warrants immediate attention.
What Is This Opportunity?
DLA Maritime procures supplies and equipment to support U.S. Navy operations worldwide. This particular solicitation seeks kit and controller components—likely printed circuit boards (PCBs) and associated control modules used in maritime equipment, propulsion systems, or naval vessel maintenance. The requirement suggests a supply contract rather than a one-time purchase, potentially offering ongoing revenue if awarded.
Eligibility: Business Size and NAICS Requirements
This is an unrestricted (non-set-aside) opportunity, meaning any business size category—large prime contractors, small businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses—may compete. However, your primary business classification must align with or closely relate to NAICS 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing). If you manufacture finished assemblies that include PCBs as components, document this carefully in your capability statement.
Verify your NAICS code now in SAM.gov. Misalignment with 334412 could disqualify your bid or trigger post-award challenges.
Critical Deadline and Submission Timeline
The deadline is July 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. SAM.gov enforces this deadline strictly—submissions received even one minute late are rejected. Plan to submit at least two hours early. The solicitation was posted July 15, 2026, giving you approximately two weeks to prepare your proposal.
Check sam.gov regularly for amendments. DLA frequently issues clarifications, and you must account for any changes in your response.
How to Respond: Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Download the full solicitation and all attachments from SAM.gov using the opportunity link above. Review technical specifications, quality requirements, and security clauses.
Step 2: Research comparable awards using GovWin IQ (https://iq.govwin.com) and Bloomberg Government (https://about.bgov.com). These tools show past DLA Maritime awards, winning contractors, and typical contract values—critical intelligence for pricing and competitive positioning.
Step 3: Assess your CMMC and DFARS readiness (see section below). Non-compliance disqualifies proposals for defense work.
Step 4: Prepare your capability statement, technical data, quality certifications (ISO 9001, IPC standards), and past performance references.
Step 5: Submit via SAM.gov's electronic portal before the deadline.
CMMC & DFARS Compliance Checklist
CMMC Level Expected: Most kit and controller manufacturing for DLA requires CMMC Level 2 (if handling controlled unclassified information) or Level 1 (basic safeguarding). Confirm in the solicitation's security requirements section.
Key DFARS Clauses to Check:
- 252.204-7012: Safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Verify your systems, personnel, and processes comply.
- 252.204-7019 & 7020: CMMC Assessment requirements and contractor flow-down language. If you subcontract, you must flow these clauses down to lower-tier suppliers.
SPRS Self-Assessment: Update your System for Award Management (SAM) Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) score. A low SPRS score weakens competitiveness.
Before Bidding, Have Ready: Current CMMC certification (if Level 2 required), DFARS-compliant CUI handling procedures, ISO certifications, and documented security training records for all personnel touching the contract.
Three Actionable Tips
- Nail Technical Specifications Early: PCB manufacturing demands precise technical compliance. Request clarifications from DLA within seven days of posting if specifications are ambiguous. Document all questions and responses.
- Benchmark Pricing via Market Research: Use GovWin IQ to identify five comparable DLA Maritime awards in circuit board manufacturing. Analyze pricing, quantities, and contract durations to inform your bid strategy and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Assemble a Quality Story: DLA prioritizes quality and on-time delivery. Highlight ISO 9001 certification, IPC PCB standards compliance, on-time delivery metrics from past contracts, and a dedicated quality control plan in your proposal.
Next Steps
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