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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

DLA Weapons Support is procuring an installation kit under a total small business set-aside. Installation kits in the defense supply chain typically include hardware, fittings, brackets, and related components assembled for specific weapon system maintenance or fielding operations. The DLA Weapons Support directorate manages sustainment for Army and Marine Corps weapons systems, so this kit likely supports armament repair, overhaul, or depot-level maintenance activities.

NAICS 332994 covers small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing. This classification includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing small arms ammunition, small arms, and other ordnance and accessories (except aircraft, vehicles, and guided missiles).

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns that qualify under size standard for NAICS 332994. Your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size threshold for this code, which is based on average annual receipts over a specified period.

To bid, you must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and have an active registration through the contract period
• Have any required NAICS 332994 representation in your SAM profile
• Meet any DUNS/UEI and past performance requirements DLA specifies in the full solicitation

If you are a non-small business, you are ineligible as prime contractor but may participate as a subcontractor. DLA typically encourages small business use of its Subcontracting Directory for teaming opportunities.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical requirements. Installation kits for weapons support demand precise configuration control. Review the solicitation for the specific National Stock Number (NSN), part numbers, military specifications (MIL-SPECs), and drawing requirements. Weapons system components often require traceability, material certifications, and conformance to DLA's Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers (QSLM) if applicable.

Assess your manufacturing footprint. NAICS 332994 work may involve machining, metal fabrication, finishing, and assembly. Verify your capacity to meet lot quantities and delivery schedules see the solicitation for. DLA Weapons Support contracts frequently require First Article Testing (FAT) or source inspection.

Price strategically. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means pricing is typically evaluated on lowest responsible responsive offer basis for simplified acquisitions, or under a stated evaluation scheme see the solicitation for. Factor in Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHST) costs, which are standard DLA requirements.

Leverage set-aside positioning. As a total small business set-aside, competition is limited to your peer group. Highlight small business certifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) if you hold them—these may provide subcontracting credit value to prime contractors on other DLA work even if not used for this specific award.

Prepare for electronic submission. DLA uses DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for offer submission on most simplified acquisitions. Confirm submission method in the full solicitation.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127Q0097. The solicitation document will contain the complete statement of work, deliverables schedule, applicable clauses, and precise offer format. Note that responses are due November 2, 2026—verify whether this is a receipt deadline or a postmark deadline in the full synopsis.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →