25--BRACKET,VEHICULAR COMP
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Sat, 17 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, through its DLA Maritime Columbus office, is procuring a bracket, vehicular component — a military-standard part falling under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 25, which covers vehicular equipment components. This is a routine DLA sustainment purchase for supply chain replenishment of a specific NSN-styled item. These awards typically go to manufacturers or distributors holding the relevant technical data and Quality Assurance support.
NAICS 333310 corresponds to Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. While this classification covers broad industrial machinery production, DLA frequently uses it for specialized component manufacturing contracts where standard automotive or heavy equipment classifications don't precisely apply. The work likely involves production to military specifications or detailed purchase descriptions.
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning DLA is streamlining the process by simultaneously announcing the requirement and soliciting offers without a separate pre-solicitation phase. This format is common for DLA's high-volume, catalog-style procurements of spare and repair parts.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense — Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Land and Maritime, DLA Maritime Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M227Q0014 |
| NAICS | 333310 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 17, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside. All responsible sources — large manufacturers, small businesses, and distributors — may submit offers. However, several practical barriers typically favor established DLA suppliers:
- Technical data package access: DLA often requires delivery to government drawings, specifications, or performance requirements. See the solicitation for whether technical data is provided or must be obtained separately.
- Quality Assurance requirements: DLA Land and Maritime contracts generally require compliance with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems, and may specify MIL-I-45208 inspection or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling.
- Past performance: DLA evaluates vendor delivery and quality history through its Procurement History On-Time Delivery (PHOD) system.
- SAM registration: Active registration in SAM.gov is mandatory, with valid CAGE code.
Small businesses without prior DLA experience should verify they can obtain the exact part specification and meet any first-article inspection or test requirements before committing proposal resources.
How to put together a competitive bid
For open DLA component solicitations, price competition is typically fierce. Consider these specifics:
Pricing strategy: Research historical DLA purchase prices through FPDS or USA Spending for this NSN or similar brackets. DLA often awards to lowest technically acceptable offer. Factor in Packaging, Preservation, and Marking (PPM) costs per MIL-STD-2073-1E — non-compliant packaging is a common cause of rejection.
Delivery terms: Propose realistic delivery schedules. DLA tracks vendor performance rigorously; late deliveries affect future eligibility. If you cannot meet the required delivery date, your offer may be non-responsive.
Source of supply: If manufacturing, confirm your material sources and subcontractor capacity. If distributing, document your chain of custody and certificate of conformance plans.
Seek clarification early: With a 12-day response window, there is limited time for questions. Submit any specification ambiguities through SAM.gov's Q&A function immediately.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation SPE7M227Q0014 on SAM.gov to obtain the complete technical description, quantity, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and clause requirements. The response deadline is October 17, 2026 — late submissions are inadmissible. Download all attachments, confirm your SAM registration is current, and evaluate whether your firm's quality system and production capacity align with DLA's stated requirements before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →