20--CYLINDER,HYDRAULIC ACC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its DLA Maritime and DLA Weapons Support organizations, is soliciting offers for hydraulic accumulator cylinders. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 20, which covers ship and marine equipment. Hydraulic accumulators are energy storage devices that maintain pressure, cushion pulsations, and provide emergency power in hydraulic systems—critical components for naval vessel operations, weapons systems, and related maritime applications.
DLA Maritime Columbus manages procurement for naval and maritime customers, while DLA Weapons Support handles sustainment for conventional weapons systems. The combination of these DLA sub-elements in the agency field suggests this requirement likely supports Navy shipboard hydraulic systems or weapons platform hydraulics, though see the solicitation for specific end-use details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Maritime & Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427T0860 |
| NAICS | 336611 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns certified as such in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) may submit offers. NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—carries a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,000 employees. Your business must meet this size standard, plus any applicable DLA contractor qualification requirements for defense-critical supplies.
Manufacturers with existing Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, traceability systems, and experience with military specifications are best positioned. If you are a dealer or distributor rather than a manufacturer, verify whether the solicitation accepts non-manufacturer bids and whether you qualify under the non-manufacturer rule (generally requiring 500 or fewer employees for this NAICS).
How to put together a competitive bid
Confirm technical acceptability. Hydraulic accumulators for DLA Maritime likely require adherence to military or commercial specifications with first-article testing or source inspection. Review the solicitation for exact specifications, applicable drawings, and quality requirements such as MIL-STD compliance or ISO certification.
Understand DLA's supply chain expectations. DLA typically requires Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) data, item unique identification (IUID) marking, and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing. Verify your capability to deliver these administrative elements.
Price strategically. DLA combined synopsis/solicitation notices often use simplified acquisition procedures with limited negotiation. Examine historical pricing for similar NSNs if available through DLA's Customer Assistance Handbook or past awards. Factor in special packaging, hazardous materials shipping if applicable (hydraulic systems may contain compressed gas or fluids), and DLA's required delivery schedules.
Validate small business representations. Ensure your SAM profile reflects active small business status, and verify no affiliation issues exist that could disqualify your size status.
Address past performance. If you lack maritime hydraulic accumulator experience, consider whether teaming with a qualified manufacturer strengthens your proposal, assuming the solicitation permits subcontracting arrangements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T0860. The posted combined synopsis/solicitation contains complete specifications, evaluation criteria, and delivery requirements absent from the notice metadata. Note that responses are due by October 23, 2026—a ten-day window from posting, suggesting DLA may have urgent requirements or pre-identified sources, so prompt action is advisable.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →