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10--BARREL,AUTOMATIC GUN

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring barrels for automatic guns under federal supply classification code 10 (Weapons). This is a procurement through DLA Land Columbus, specifically within DLA Weapons Support.

NAICS code 332994 covers "Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing." This industry classification includes the production of gun barrels along with other weapons components and accessories. The government needs these barrels to support military weapons systems—barrels are critical, high-wear components that require replacement due to heat stress, erosion, and accuracy degradation from sustained firing.

The specific type of automatic gun and exact barrel specifications are not provided in the synopsis; see the solicitation for technical drawings, material requirements, tolerances, and acceptance criteria.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for small businesses certified as small under NAICS 332994. The current size standard for this NAICS is 1,000 employees; verify your status in SAM.gov before bidding.

To qualify, you must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through award
• Possess DUNS/UEI and proper CAGE code
• Meet any security clearance or ITAR registration requirements typical for defense ordnance contracts
• Demonstrate capability to manufacture to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or meet DLA's technical and quality standards
• Have or obtain access to DLA's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems if required for ordering and invoicing

How to put together a competitive bid

Manufacturing and quality readiness: DLA Weapons Support contracts for gun barrels demand precision machining, metallurgical expertise, and rigorous quality assurance. Review whether your facility can perform:

• Deep-hole drilling and reaming
• Button or hammer rifling
• Heat treating and stress relieving
• Final grind, lap, or hone to bore tolerance
• Proof testing and magnetic particle inspection

Certifications: Expect requirements for ISO 9001 or AS9100, plus NADCAP accreditation for special processes (heat treat, non-destructive testing). ITAR registration with the State Department is mandatory for virtually all small arms components.

Past performance: DLA evaluates prior manufacturing of similar defense items. If you lack direct barrel production history, highlight comparable precision ordnance work, especially under DLA, Army TACOM, or Marine Corps contracts.

Pricing strategy: Research historical awarded prices for comparable DLA barrel solicitations using the Procurement Data Standard (PDS) or DLA's Internet Bid Access System (iRAPT/PIEE). Factor in specialty steel/barrel blank costs, which fluctuate significantly.

Proposal elements: For a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, the award typically goes to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Ensure your response addresses everytechnical requirement; omissions are grounds for rejection.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127Q0115
2. Download all attachments: technical drawings, quality provisions, delivery schedules, and packaging requirements
3. Verify your SAM registration and small business status well before the November 9, 2026 deadline—DLA does not grant extensions for administrative issues
4. Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with technical or contractual questions; document all clarifications
5. Submit your offer through the prescribed method (typically DLA's Internet Bid Board System or designated electronic portal) before the deadline

View the official notice on SAM.gov →