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25--CUSHION,SEAT BACK,VEHI

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

This is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement for vehicle seating components. The title indicates the government is acquiring cushion, seat back, and vehicle-related seating parts—components used in military or tactical vehicles. These are essential spare parts for maintaining operational readiness across DLA-supported weapon systems and platforms.

NAICS code 336360 corresponds to Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing. Companies in this industry manufacture seats and related interior components for automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, and military vehicles. The classification code 25 confirms this falls under DLA's supply category for vehicular equipment components.

As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice serves dual purposes: it announces the government's intent to buy and simultaneously invites qualified vendors to submit offers, streamlining the procurement process.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside designation. Any responsible business—including small businesses, large businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors—may submit an offer if they can meet DLA's requirements for quality, delivery, and technical compliance.

For seating and interior trim manufacturers, key qualifications typically include experience with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial equivalent standards, ability to produce to exacting durability and safety requirements, and DLA's Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) status if required for this item. Vendors should verify whether their product requires pre-qualification testing or first-article inspection.

Small businesses should assess whether they meet DLA's small business size standard for NAICS 336360 (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold) and whether this contract would affect their small business status.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's pricing expectations. Research historical pricing for similar NSNs (National Stock Numbers) in DLA's Procurement History or the Federal Procurement Data System. DLA emphasizes competitive pricing due to its supply chain role supporting multiple military customers.

Verify technical requirements. Seat back cushions for vehicles may need to meet fire resistance, ballistic protection, or environmental durability standards. See the solicitation for specific drawings, performance specifications, and whether first-article testing is required.

Confirm your supply chain. Source materials and components early—foam, fabric, frame materials, and hardware may have lead times that affect your delivery schedule.

Address packaging and marking. DLA has strict MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073 requirements for military shipments. Include costs for compliant packaging in your offer.

Review DLA's terms. Understand FAR 52.212-4 (Commercial Items) or applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, payment terms, and warranty requirements.

Submit through DLA's electronic systems. Offers typically go through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as directed in the solicitation.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127U0086 for complete technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.
2. Register in SAM.gov and DLA DIBBS if not already active.
3. Note the deadline: October 30, 2026—allow ample time for proposal preparation and system submission.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →