17--HOSE,MANIFOLD TO CY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Troop Support is procuring manifold-to-cylinder hose assemblies under Federal Supply Class 17, which covers aircraft and missile components. This is a routine sustainment purchase through the Defense Logistics Agency's supply chain management system, supporting military readiness by replenishing spare parts inventory.
NAICS 336413 classifies this under Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, a sector that includes a wide range of aerospace components beyond complete airframes or engines. Hose assemblies in this category typically involve specialized pressure-bearing components designed to exacting military or aviation standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8EF27T0180 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 336413. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code: 1,500 employees. You must also be registered in SAM.gov with active status and verify your small business representation in your entity profile.
DLA Troop Support frequently sources these sustainment items through its electronic catalog system. If you manufacture or distribute aircraft hose assemblies, or hold relevant OEM distribution agreements, you may be positioned to compete.
How to put together a competitive bid
- Confirm technical conformance: DLA aviation items reference military or OEM specifications. Verify whether this hose requires specific technical orders, AN/MS/NAS standards, or manufacturer certifications. see the solicitation for exact specification requirements, including pressure ratings, materials, and end fittings.
- Assess supply chain and lead time: Manifold-to-cylinder hose assemblies may require certified components with controlled material traceability. Evaluate your ability to source compliant raw materials and provide lot-specific certification documentation.
- Review DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) requirements: DLA mandatory use of VSM for shipment notification and invoicing is standard practice for these awards.
- Evaluate past delivery performance: DLA monitors Vendor Performance Rating System (VPRS) metrics rigorously. If you have prior DLA contract performance, ensure your ratings support competitiveness.
- Price strategically: DLA's Automated Best Value (ABV) system often evaluates offers on price and delivery for these types of routine sustainment buys. Understand whether this synopsis signals an immediate purchase or feeds into a longer-term requirement.
- Check for qualification requirements: Some aviation items require DLA approval of manufacturing sources or adherence to FAA or military airworthiness standards. see the solicitation for source approval or qualification prerequisites.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation SPE8EF27T0180 on SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, delivery requirements, and any attached drawings or qualification documents. The response deadline is November 9, 2026—allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration verification, technical review, and submission through the designated electronic system.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →