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17--JACK,HYDRAULIC,TRIP

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Troop Support is procuring hydraulic trip jacks under solicitation SPE8EF27T0082. The item falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 17, which covers aircraft launch, landing, and ground handling equipment. Hydraulic trip jacks are specialized lifting devices used to raise and position aircraft or heavy equipment during maintenance, loading, or ground operations—common equipment in military aviation support and logistics operations.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice itself serves as the solicitation document and interested vendors can submit offers without waiting for a separate solicitation issuance, provided they meet all stated requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is strictly set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 336413 ($2,000 annual employee average in most cases; see the solicitation for any specific size standard)
• Be certified in the SAM.gov system as an SDVOSB and have that status reflected in your entity registration

Non-SDVOSB firms, including other small businesses and non-veteran-owned entities, are ineligible to bid as prime contractors. However, they may participate as subcontractors to an SDVOSB prime.

How to put together a competitive bid

Given the specialized nature of hydraulic aircraft support equipment and DLA's role as a supply chain manager, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: Ensure your product meets the exact specifications for hydraulic trip jacks under FSC 17. DLA typically sources to military or aviation-industry standards. See the solicitation for performance requirements, load ratings, and compatibility specifications.

Past performance: Document any experience supplying aircraft ground support equipment, hydraulic lifting systems, or DLA-managed items. DLA evaluates reliability of supply and quality history.

Pricing strategy: Research DLA's historical pricing for similar items through tools like the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FPDS reports. Hydraulic jacks for military aviation represent a specialized market—factor in material costs (high-pressure hydraulics, aerospace-grade components), testing, and traceability requirements.

SAM registration and certifications: Verify your SDVOSB status is active and your SAM.gov entity registration is current through the contract period. DLA cannot award to expired registrations.

Delivery and packaging: DLA has strict military packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-2073). See the solicitation for required delivery schedules and destination information.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov at sam.gov using solicitation number SPE8EF27T0082—this notice contains only summary metadata; binding terms, specifications, quantities, and evaluation criteria are in the complete document.

2. Note the deadline: Responses are due October 29, 2026 based on notice metadata; confirm the exact time and submission method in the full solicitation.

3. Verify SDVOSB certification in SAM.gov before preparing your offer.

4. Submit your bid through the designated system—likely DIBBS or SAM.gov, as specified in the solicitation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →