How to bid on Objective and Relay Assembly for the Defense Logistics Agency

What the agency is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is looking to purchase 48 Objective and Relay Assemblies, with an option to buy an additional 48 units. These assemblies are identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1240-01-192-4058 and Part Number 9338299 (19200).

This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you offer will be the price paid if you are awarded the contract. The items must be delivered to a specified destination, and packaging must meet MIL B standards. This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside, so only small businesses can submit an offer.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 16, 2026. The deadline for submitting your offer is August 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Offers must be submitted by this time.

After the solicitation closes, the contracting officer will decide if a reverse auction will be used as a pricing technique. If a reverse auction is held, you must be registered in the reverse auction system and your representative must have completed the online training to participate.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and the PSC is 1240. Firms with experience in manufacturing or supplying objective and relay assemblies, or similar precision components, would be well-suited.

A critical requirement is certification under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). Only the Data Custodian identified in your JCP certification will be approved to download the Technical Data Package (TDP).

How to respond

To access the solicitation and its documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Before you can prepare a competitive response, you must access the Technical Data Package (TDP). To do this, you need to be certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The process for JCP certification involves completing and mailing DD Form 2345 along with required documentation. This process can take up to one week. Once certified, you must request access to the TDP as outlined in the solicitation's “Technical Data Package Information” narrative.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Start the JCP certification process immediately if you are not already certified, as this is a prerequisite for accessing crucial technical data. Without the TDP, you cannot accurately prepare your offer.

Carefully review all specifications within the Technical Data Package. Ensure your proposed product meets all requirements for the Objective and Relay Assembly, including part number and NSN. Pay close attention to the packaging requirements (MIL B Type).

If a reverse auction is held, ensure your firm is registered in the reverse auction system and that your participating representative has completed the necessary online training. This will allow you to compete effectively if this pricing method is used.