25--PROPELLER SHAFT,VEHICU
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is soliciting offers for a propeller shaft for vehicles, classified under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 25. This falls within the broader category of motor vehicle parts and accessories procurement that DLA manages to support military vehicle maintenance and operations.
Propeller shafts—also known as drive shafts—are critical drivetrain components that transmit torque from the transmission to the differential, enabling vehicle movement. In military applications, these components must meet stringent durability, interoperability, and performance specifications given the demanding operational environments in which tactical and support vehicles operate.
DLA Land and Maritime serves as the primary procurement arm for land and maritime weapons systems spare parts and equipment across the Department of Defense. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L427U0021 |
| NAICS | 336350 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. To compete, your business must:
- Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 336350 (Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing), which is currently 1,000 employees
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have the NAICS code 336350 in your SAM profile
- Be certified as small for this NAICS code
If you qualify under DLA's Prime Vendor Program or have existing supply arrangements, review whether this solicitation interacts with those mechanisms. First-time DLA suppliers should note that additional qualification steps—such as technical drawings review, first article testing, or source approval—may apply for drivetrain components; see the solicitation for specific requirements.
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and HUBZone small businesses retain their socioeconomic preferences for subcontracting opportunities and future set-aside eligibility, though this specific competition is open to all certified small businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
For motor vehicle parts and components under DLA procurement, competitiveness depends on several factors specific to this category:
Technical compliance: Propeller shafts for military vehicles typically require adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or defense standards. DLA often requires first article testing or source approval for new suppliers. See the solicitation for applicable specifications such as dimensional tolerances, material requirements, balance specifications, and spline configurations.
Traceability and quality systems: DLA suppliers must demonstrate robust quality management. If TS 16949/ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification is not required explicitly, having these credentials strengthens your proposal. Maintain full material and process traceability documentation.
Packaging and marking: DLA has specific military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073) that differ from commercial standards. Non-compliant packaging is a frequent basis for rejection. See the solicitation for required preservation and packing levels.
Proposed delivery and pricing: DLA evaluates total evaluated price, which may include transportation costs. Review the delivery schedule carefully—accelerated delivery or domestic sourcing may offer evaluation advantages if identified in the solicitation.
Past performance: If you have prior DLA or military vehicle parts contracts, highlight on-time delivery rates and quality metrics. New entrants should emphasize relevant commercial experience with heavy-duty or fleet vehicle propeller shafts.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L427U001 or by searching the posted date of October 5, 2026. The response deadline is October 20, 2026—a fifteen-day window from posting that suggests either an established requirements package or urgency in procurement.
Verify that your SAM registration is current, confirm your small business size status for NAICS 336350, and download all solicitation attachments including specifications, drawings, and clauses before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →