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17--JACK,HYDRAULIC,TRIPOD

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 a hydraulic tripod jack, a piece of ground support equipment used for lifting and servicing aircraft or heavy vehicles. Hydraulic tripod jacks are three-legged, self-stabilizing lifting devices that use fluid pressure to raise heavy loads with controlled precision. In military contexts, these jacks support maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations across aviation and ground vehicle fleets. The classification code 17 corresponds to the Federal Supply Class for aircraft launching, landing, ground handling, and servicing equipment.

Key facts

NAICS 336413 covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." Firms in this industry manufacture parts and auxiliary equipment for aircraft and aircraft engines, including ground handling and servicing equipment.

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses. To qualify, your firm must:

• Hold active SBA HUBZone certification at the time of offer and award
• Be designated as small under NAICS 336413 size standards (typically 1,000 employees for manufacturing)
• Maintain principal office in a HUBZone and meet staffing requirements (at least 35% of employees reside in a HUBZone)
• Appear in SAM.gov as HUBZone-eligible

Non-HUBZone firms, including other small businesses and large contractors, cannot receive award under this set-aside. Joint ventures are permitted if the managing venturer is HUBZone-certified and the joint venture meets SBA requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Specific technical requirements for the hydraulic tripod jack—including load capacity, stroke length, operational environment, and NSN details—see the solicitation. However, HUBZone manufacturing bids typically benefit from attention to:

Technical compliance: Provide complete specifications, material certifications, and traceability documentation. DLA often requires products meeting military standards (MIL-STD) or commercial item descriptions. Confirm whether the jack must be new manufacture or if remanufactured items qualify.

Past performance: Document prior deliveries of hydraulic lifting equipment to DLA, other federal agencies, or commercial aviation/ground support customers. Include CAGE codes, contract numbers, and quality ratings from CPRM or similar systems.

Quality systems: DLA suppliers typically need a robust quality management system. If the solicitation requires ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, prepare documentation. Source inspection by DLA may apply.

Pricing structure: Submit pricing including all FOB terms, packaging, and shipping to the intended destination. Understanding DLA's requirements for unit of issue and packaging level (unit, intermediate, shipping container) affects total evaluated price.

HUBZone representation: Complete and submit the required HUBZone representation with your offer. Ensure SAM.gov HUBZone status remains current through award.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8EF27T0208
2. Review all attachments for technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation factors, and clauses
3. Confirm your HUBZone status in SAM.gov reflects current certification and recertification dates
4. Submit your offer before the deadline: November 9, 2026

Place of performance and specific delivery requirements are not included in the notice metadata; see the solicitation for these details and any presolicitation conference or Q&A procedures.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →