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29--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Weapons Support, part of the Defense Logistics Agency's land operations in Columbus, is procuring filter elements for fluid systems. This is a stock replenishment acquisition for the Department of Defense's supply chain, likely supporting military vehicles, weapons systems, or ground support equipment that rely on hydraulic, fuel, oil, or coolant filtration.

NSC 333618 covers "Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing," a category that includes manufacturers of engine parts and accessories not classified elsewhere. Filter elements fall within this scope as component products used in engine and fluid power systems. DLA typically buys these items under long-term contracts with periodic delivery orders to maintain strategic inventories.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns as defined by SBA size standards for NAICS 333618 may submit offers. The size standard for NAICS 333618 is 1,000 employees.

Eligible bidders must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Hold a valid DUNS/UEI number
• Be certified as small for this NAICS code at time of offer
• Meet any DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System) requirements for electronic submission

Joint ventures and small business teaming arrangements are permitted if structured to comply with SBA affiliation rules. Eligible participants include manufacturers of the specific filter element, as well as small businesses that can provide a qualifying product through approved supply chain arrangements—see the solicitation for any brand-name justification or approved sources requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify technical requirements. DLA filter element solicitations typically reference detailed MIL-SPECs or commercial item descriptions. Obtain the complete specification from the solicitation and confirm your product matches all material, dimensional, performance, and testing requirements. Non-conforming products receive no consideration.

Understand DLA's pricing structure. The agency often evaluates on total evaluated price including unit cost, packaging, and transportation to destination. Review DLA's term and conditions in the solicitation, including any F.O.B. terms and warranty provisions.

Prepare for DIBBS submission. DLA Land operates through DIBBS for electronic bidding. Ensure your company has an active account and understands the submission interface before the deadline. DLA may require technical data, material certifications, or test reports as part of the offer—see the solicitation for specific mandatory attachments.

Check past procurement history. Search FPDS or USAspending.gov for historical awards under this or similar NSNs to benchmark pricing and identify potential competitors.

Address socioeconomic factors. While this is a small business set-aside without additional preferences, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB status may provide subcontracting advantages if prime-sub relationships are part of your strategy.

Next steps

1. Access the complete solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L427U0117 or the posted date of October 28, 2026
2. Register or verify SAM.gov status immediately if not current—processing can take weeks
3. Review all attachments for technical specifications, inspection requirements, and delivery schedules
4. Submit your offer by November 12, 2026 through the required electronic system

Note the approximately two-week response window from posting to deadline—typical for DLA's streamlined combined synopsis/solicitation process for established requirement items.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →