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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Maritime Columbus branch is seeking a sheave assembly under DLA Weapons Support. A sheave assembly is a pulley wheel with a grooved rim used to guide cables or ropes, commonly found in lifting systems, cranes, winches, and other mechanical applications—particularly relevant to naval and maritime equipment. Sheave assemblies are critical components in rigging and hoisting systems aboard ships and at shore facilities. Procurement through DLA Weapons Support typically involves spare and repair parts for weapon systems and related support equipment.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns may submit offers. The NAICS code 336413 corresponds to "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," though in practice DLA applies NAICS codes broadly for component manufacturing. A small business bidding must meet the size standard associated with 336413, typically measured by average annual receipts over the past five years.

Qualified bidders should have manufacturing or sourcing capability for precision mechanical components—specifically sheave assemblies meeting military specifications. Prior experience with DLA supply chains, military unique item identifiers, and defense packaging standards is advantageous but not necessarily required. Firms without past DLA performance should be prepared to demonstrate quality systems and traceability for material and fabrication processes.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify small business status. Confirm your firm meets the active size standard for NAICS 336413 in SAM.gov before preparing your offer; size protests are common in DLA awards.

Source the exact specification. Sheave assemblies vary dramatically by diameter, groove profile, bearing type, material specification, and load rating. The solicitation will cite a technical drawing, military standard, or Commercial Item Description (CID). Obtain the precise specification through the solicitation documents on SAM.gov—never estimate dimensions.

Address packaging and marking requirements. DLA awards typically mandate MIL-STD-129 labeling and MIL-STD-2073 packaging. Small businesses new to defense contracting underestimate these requirements; include compliant packaging costs in your pricing.

Confirm traceability and material certification. For maritime applications, material certificates and heat numbers may be required. State whether your sheave assembly uses cast iron, steel, or composite construction and whether you can provide source documentation.

Review prompt payment terms and delivery schedule. The synopsis does not specify quantity or delivery requirements; see the solicitation for exact line item quantities, approved sources for raw materials, and required delivery dates. DLA often awards multi-year or indefinite-delivery contracts—submit pricing accordingly if the structure allows.

Submit through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). As a DLA solicitation, electronic submission through DIBBS is standard procedure. Register in advance if your firm lacks DIBBS access.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation SPE7M227Q0042 on SAM.gov immediately. Review all technical attachments, packaging instructions, and evaluation criteria. Note the firm response deadline of November 5, 2026—DLA typically does not accommodate late submissions. If place of performance, specific quantities, or incumbent information matters to your bid decision, that data will appear only in the complete solicitation documents. Submit questions through the designated SAM.gov Q&A process well before the deadline to allow time for government response.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →