25--COUPLER,DRAWBAR,RING
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is procuring couplers, drawbar, ring for military logistics and transportation applications. These are heavy-duty mechanical connecting devices used to link vehicles, trailers, and equipment in tactical and commercial trucking operations. Drawbar couplers with rings are critical components in military ground vehicle systems, enabling secure hitching for cargo transport, recovery operations, and trailer tow configurations.
DLA Land and Maritime serves as the primary supply chain manager for the Department of Defense's land and maritime weapon systems, providing spare parts and logistical support across the military services. This procurement likely supports ongoing sustainment requirements for DLA's vast inventory of ground equipment.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L127U0038 |
| NAICS | 336330 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 22, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To compete, your business must:
- Qualify as small under NAICS 336336 (Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components, except Spring, Manufacturing)
Wait — the notice lists NAICS 336330 (Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components, except Spring, Manufacturing). See the solicitation to confirm the correct NAICS code for size standard purposes, as 336330 covers steering and suspension components rather than fifth wheel assemblies and other coupling equipment typically coded to 336340 or similar. DLA solicitations sometimes use broader codes; the solicitation will specify the controlling size standard.
You must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration, and your firm cannot be currently designated as "other than small" in this NAICS. No specific SBA certification (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) is required — this is a general small business set-aside open to all qualified small businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand DLA's pricing expectations: DLA Land and Maritime awards primarily on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for standard hardware items. Research historical pricing through DLA's Internet Bid Bond System (DIBBS) or FPDS to gauge competitive ranges.
Verify technical compliance: Drawbar couplers for military use must meet specific military standards (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions (CID). See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, including material specifications, load ratings, and dimensional tolerances. Past performance delivering to DLA or similar First Article Testing requirements will strengthen your bid.
Address packaging and marking: DLA has stringent MIL-STD-129 marking and MIL-STD-2073 packaging requirements. Noncompliance is a common reason for rejection.
Confirm delivery schedule: DLA typically requires firm fixed pricing with specific delivery dates. See the solicitation for required delivery schedule and DLA's destination instructions (likely DLA Distribution depot).
Submit through proper channel: DLA Land and Maritime uses DIBBS for electronic bidding. Ensure your DIBBS account is active and linked to your SAM registration.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127U0038 — the synopsis alone does not contain technical specifications, quantities, or delivery requirements.
Note the deadline: October 22, 2026 — this is a short window typical of DLA spot buys; prepare your quote promptly.
Verify NAICS and size standard in the solicitation, and confirm your SAM registration remains active through the award period.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →