25--FRAME,ARMOR,VEHICULAR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land at Columbus is procuring frames for armored vehicular equipment, a supply category that falls under Federal Supply Classification 25. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation for offers. DLA Weapons Support manages this acquisition on behalf of defense customers.
These components typically support military ground vehicle modernization, repair, and sustainment programs. Armor frame assemblies are critical structural elements designed to integrate protective plating with vehicle chassis systems. Contractors in this space generally need experience with military specifications, metallurgy, and precision fabrication for survivability equipment.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land Columbus / DLA Weapons Support (Department of Defense) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L327Q0003 |
| NAICS | 332999 — All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 10, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under SBA size standards. For NAICS 332999, the small business size standard is typically 500 employees; confirm the exact threshold in the solicitation.
To compete, your firm must:
- Be a certified small business for NAICS 332999 in SAM.gov
- Manufacture or be capable of producing fabricated metal products meeting military specifications
- Have or obtain the necessary CAGE code and active SAM registration
- Meet any DFARS or DLA-specific qualification requirements for defense supply chains
No HUBZone, 8(a), WOSB, or SDVOSB restriction applies unless specified in the full solicitation. If you are a non-small business, you may only participate as a subcontractor to the prime.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirement. Review the solicitation for the specific frame dimensions, material specifications (likely high-hardness steel or aluminum alloys), coating requirements, and any referenced military standards (MIL-STD, MIL-DTL). DLA supply contracts often reference drawings or Item Identification Guides.
Validate your manufacturing capacity. Armor frames require heavy fabrication capability—check welding certifications, heat treatment processes, and non-destructive testing capacity against any QPL (Qualified Products List) or source control requirements.
Price strategically. DLA awards are typically lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) for standard hardware items. Analyze historical pricing through DLA's FedMall or FPDS data if available. Factor in material volatility for alloy steels.
Confirm your supply chain. Lead times for armor-grade materials can extend months. Verify you can meet delivery requirements before committing to the solicitation's schedule.
Address packaging and marking. DLA shipments require MIL-STD-129 labeling and often specific preservation packaging for corrosion-prone metal components.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L327Q0003 — search at sam.gov
- Download all attachments, specifications, and drawings referenced in the solicitation
- Submit your quote through the designated method (likely DLA Internet Bid Board System or direct SAM submission) no later than November 10, 2026
- Verify your SAM registration is active through the contract performance period
Given the short 7-day window between posting and deadline, act immediately to request any clarifications through the contracting officer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →