20--DOOR,METAL,MARINE STRU
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Maritime Columbus is procuring doors for marine structural applications—specifically metal doors designed for use aboard ships and naval vessels. This is a hardware acquisition for maritime weapon systems support through the Defense Logistics Agency's supply chain.
Metal marine doors are specialized components that must withstand corrosive saltwater environments, meet stringent safety standards for naval use, and often include requirements for watertight integrity, fire resistance, or ballistic protection depending on their placement and purpose. These doors are essential for compartmentalization, crew safety, and vessel survivability.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427T2040 |
| NAICS | 332510 – Hardware Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026 |
| Place of performance | (Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively reserved for small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), which carries a size standard of 750 employees
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Meet any additional DLA supplier requirements for maritime or defense contracting
Manufacturers of metal doors, marine hardware, or related fabricated metal products should evaluate whether their capabilities align with military specification requirements. Companies currently producing commercial marine doors may need to adapt products to meet MIL-SPEC or DLA technical standards.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your small business status. Confirm your SAM.gov profile accurately reflects NAICS 332510 and that your employee count falls below the 750-employee threshold. DLA will verify this at award.
Obtain the technical specifications. Metal marine doors for DLA typically require adherence to specific military standards—potentially including MIL-PRF or MIL-DTL specifications for materials, corrosion resistance, glazing, and hardware integration. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, testing protocols, and any first-article inspection requirements.
Assess your manufacturing capacity. DLA supply contracts often involve multiple delivery orders over time. Evaluate whether you can meet potential volume and delivery schedule requirements, which will be detailed in the full solicitation.
Review DLA's Unique Entity Identifier and past performance requirements. DLA Maritime contracts frequently require demonstrated experience with federal or marine supply chains. If you're new to DLA contracting, consider subcontracting relationships or teaming arrangements with experienced maritime hardware suppliers while building your own performance history.
Price competitively against DLA's market-based pricing. DLA uses historical pricing and market research to evaluate offers. Research comparable sales through DLA's eMALL or historical contract data to benchmark your pricing.
Understand maritime logistics. Shipping to DLA distribution points or directly to shipyards may involve specific packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements. See the solicitation for FOB terms and approved destination points.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T2040. The full notice will contain technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and mandatory clauses not included in the synopsis metadata.
Critical deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026—approximately 11 days after the November 1, 2026 posting date. Given the short response window, begin preparing your offer immediately upon retrieving the full solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →