20--HOUSING,MECHANICAL DRI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, through its DLA Maritime Columbus office, is seeking a contractor to supply housing and mechanical dri components. This falls within NAICS code 336214—Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing—though in a procurement context, this typically refers to acquiring parts and assemblies related to housing units or mechanical drying systems for military applications, such as shipboard or shore-based equipment used by the Maritime administration.
DLA Maritime Columbus serves as the contracting activity for Navy and Marine Corps requirements, often handling industrial and mechanical equipment needed for vessel operations, maintenance facilities, and related infrastructure. Housing components in this setting generally refer to protective enclosures, machinery housings, or shelter structures rather than residential construction. Mechanical dri suggests equipment related to drying systems—potentially for compressed air, mechanical dehumidification, or industrial processes critical to maritime operations where moisture control affects equipment performance and longevity.
Important: The notice title and metadata do not specify quantities, exact part numbers, technical specifications, or whether this is a new requirement or follow-on procurement. Contractors must see the solicitation for these essential details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense — Defense Logistics Agency — DLA Maritime — DLA Maritime Columbus — DLA Land and Maritime |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427T0233 |
| NAICS | 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 19, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set-Aside — Total program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 336214, which is 500 employees
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes listed in your SAM profile
The 336214 classification may seem unexpected given the procurement's apparent mechanical/industrial nature. Small businesses in industrial equipment manufacturing, marine systems, or mechanical assemblies should carefully review the solicitation to confirm their products or capabilities align with the stated requirements. If your primary NAICS differs, you may still qualify if your business legitimately performs work in this code—verify your SAM registration reflects appropriate classifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given DLA's focus on housings and mechanical drying equipment for maritime applications, competitive bidders should emphasize:
Technical compliance: DLA Maritime procurement emphasizes military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and standards compliance. Identify whether the solicitation references specific military or federal standards, and document your capability to meet them. Assembly drawings, material certifications, and previous performance data strengthen your submission.
Supply chain reliability: DLA evaluates contractors on delivery performance and obsolescence management. Demonstrate stable sourcing for long-lead components, especially if specialized metals, seals, or coatings are required for corrosion-resistant maritime environments.
Pricing strategy: The combined synopsis/solicitation format typically means pricing is the primary evaluation factor once technical acceptability is established. Analyze DLA's historical pricing databases if available, and ensure your cost build-up accounts for fluctuating material costs in industrial metals and energy-intensive manufacturing processes.
Past performance: Highlight relevant DLA, Navy, or maritime equipment contracts. Even commercial work with moisture-control or enclosure applications may demonstrate capability if properly contextualized.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T0233 or by searching the posted date of October 6, 2026. The complete document contains technical specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and the precise place of performance absent from the metadata.
Note the firm deadline: Responses are due October 19, 2026—a narrow thirteen-day window from posting. Confirm whether this allows sufficient time for quotation preparation, especially if subcontractor quotes or technical reviews are needed.
Verify SAM registration status and update NAICS codes if necessary before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →