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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a small business to supply bolts used in breech mechanisms—a specialized fastener component critical to weapons systems and artillery equipment. Breech bolts are precision-manufactured metal components that must withstand extreme pressures and repeated cycling in firearms and artillery pieces. This falls under DLA's weapons support mission, which sustains military readiness by managing the supply chain for conventionally munitions, weapons, and related spare parts.

DLA Land Columbus manages this procurement through the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), the DOD's primary buyer of weapons systems spare parts and industrial hardware for land-based military equipment.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only certified small businesses under the Small Business Administration's size standards may bid. NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) carries specific size thresholds; see the solicitation or SBA.gov for current employee-based or revenue-based limits.

Eligible bidders should have experience manufacturing or supplying precision-machined metal components, preferably with defense or firearms industry familiarity. DLA suppliers typically must meet Quality Assurance requirements, which may include ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, and must register in SAM.gov with active status at time of award. Prior DLA supply experience is advantageous but not required—new vendors can qualify through the solicitation process.

How to put together a competitive bid

• Verify small business status: Confirm your SBA size standard compliance for NAICS 332994 before investing bid resources.
• Review technical drawings and specifications: Breech bolts for military applications involve precise metallurgical, dimensional, and performance requirements. The solicitation will contain the full technical data package—likely including material specifications (see the solicitation for exact alloy and hardness requirements), thread specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
• Assess manufacturing capability: Ensure your facility can handle the specific forging, machining, heat treating, and finishing processes required. Traceability and material certification are typically mandatory for weapons components.
• Evaluate DLA's Qualified Suppliers List (QSL) requirements: Some weapons parts require pre-approval on DLA-managed QSLs for specific manufacturing processes. See the solicitation for applicable qualification requirements.
• Understand packaging and marking: DLA has stringent Military Standard (MIL-STD) packaging requirements, including preservation, packing, and labeling for shelf-life items and critical safety items.
• Pricing strategy: DLA weapons parts often use historical pricing data. Review the synopsis for any stated estimated quantities—see the solicitation for line item details, potential minimum/maximum order quantities, and contract duration.
• Consider DLA's Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS): Your past performance score and risk assessment will factor into evaluation.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0295
2. Review all attachments, including technical specifications, drawings, and terms and conditions
3. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 4, 2026—allow time for any required SAM registrations, certifications, or technical clarifications
4. Submit questions through the SAM.gov messaging system if any specification requirements are unclear

View the official notice on SAM.gov →