10--ADAPTER ASSEMBLY,RE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Weapons Support is seeking to procure an adapter assembly through this combined synopsis/solicitation. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 10—Arms and Ammunition, specifically items related to weapons systems components. Adapter assemblies in this category typically serve as connecting or interfacing components between weapons systems and ancillary equipment, such as mounts, brackets, or other hardware.
This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14, which prioritizes contracts for veterans who incurred service-connected disabilities while serving in the military.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land – Weapons Support, Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L127T2019 |
| NAICS | 332994 — Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) may compete for this contract. To qualify, your firm must meet all SBA size standards for NAICS 332994 (generally 1,000 employees for this code), be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans, and have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and long-term decisions. The veteran owner(s) must have a service-connected disability rating from the VA or Department of Defense.
Your business must be certified in the SAM.gov system as an SDVOSB and maintain active SAM registration with current representations and certifications. If you hold an SDVOSB verification through the VA's Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) or SBA's certification program, ensure it is current and reflects in SAM.
How to put together a competitive bid
For weapons support components under DLA, bids typically require strict adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and often demand traceability to technical data packages. Focus your proposal on:
Quality systems: Emphasize ISO 9001 certification or AS9100 quality management if held, as DLA prioritizes suppliers with validated quality systems for ordnance-related items.
Technical compliance: Request the full technical data package through the solicitation to confirm your adapter assembly meets exact dimensions, materials, and performance requirements. Do not assume interchangeability with commercial equivalents.
Past performance: Document any prior DLA or military supply contracts, particularly for FSC 10 items. Highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance history.
Pricing strategy: DLA Land procurements often use automated best value analysis. Price aggressively but ensure your quote covers certified materials, inspection protocols, and any required first article testing.
Small business reporting: If you subcontract, identify SDVOSB or other small business subcontractors to strengthen your proposal, though this is not typically required for set-asides.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127T2019. The full document will contain specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and any first article test provisions. Note the firm response deadline of November 2, 2026—DLA typically does not accept late submissions. Download all attachments, register interest if required, and submit your bid through the designated SAM.gov mechanism for this notice.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →