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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land – DLA Weapons Support is procuring triggers under solicitation SPE7L127T1477. Triggers fall under NAICS 332994, which covers small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing. This includes components for firearms and related weapon systems that DLA manages as part of its mission to supply weapons support to military services and other federal customers.

As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation document—meaning vendors can respond directly to this posting if it contains all necessary instructions. The federal supply classification code 10 indicates items in the firearms/ordnance category, consistent with trigger assemblies and similar components.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for certified HUBZone small business concerns under FAR 19.13. To qualify, your business must:

• Be small under the NAICS 332994 size standard (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
• Maintain principal office and 35% of employees living in a HUBZone area
• Hold active SBA HUBZone certification at time of offer and award
• Meet any DLA contractor qualification requirements specific to weapons components

If you are not currently HUBZone-certified, the October 26, 2026 deadline does not allow time for new SBA processing (which typically takes months). Consider certifying now for future DLA weapons opportunities, as this category sees regular recurring procurements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA weapons components like triggers, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance first: Military triggers must meet precise dimensional, material, and functional specifications. Obtain the applicable military standard or specification reference from the solicitation; verify your manufacturing process can achieve required tolerances and surface finishes.

Traceability and lot control: Defense supply chain requirements typically demand lot tracking, material certifications, and serialization. Document your quality system—ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification strengthens credibility, though see the solicitation for exact requirements.

Pricing strategy: DLA uses historical pricing and market data for weapon components. Research prior awards for similar National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to benchmark your proposal. HUBZone pricing receives no automatic advantage, so competitiveness matters.

Past performance: If you have delivered to DLA, Army TACOM, or other weapons customers, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates. First-time bidders should emphasize relevant commercial manufacturing experience with comparable precision metal components.

Packaging and marking: DLA has strict Military Standard packaging requirements. Failure to account for these costs in your price or comply in delivery can result in rejection or deductions.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127T1477. The notice was posted October 14, 2026 with a response deadline of October 26, 2026—allowing approximately twelve days to prepare and submit your offer. Confirm the exact submission method (likely DIBBS for DLA Land acquisitions), any required samples or first article testing, and whether the place of performance carries shipping considerations for your cost structure. Do not delay; DLA combined synopsis/solicitations typically move quickly to award after deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →