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29--LEAD,IGNITION,ENGINE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Land Columbus is procuring lead ignition engine components—a type of electrical part used in military vehicle and equipment engines. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages this acquisition through its Weapons Support organization as part of its mission to supply parts and sustainment for land systems used across the armed forces.

NAICS 336320 covers Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. Companies in this classification typically produce ignition systems, including spark plugs, ignition coils, distributors, and related components that provide the electrical spark to start combustion engines. Lead-based ignition components reflect legacy military specifications where particular metallurgical properties meet performance or reliability requirements.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice both announces the procurement and serves as the formal solicitation document—vendors can generally respond directly to this posting without waiting for a separate solicitation release.

Key facts

Who can bid

This procurement is full and open competition with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. Small businesses are not excluded, but they compete directly against all other qualified vendors without preference based on socioeconomic status.

To bid, your firm must:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the award period
• Have NAICS 336320 in your SAM entity profile or demonstrate capability in motor vehicle electrical equipment manufacturing
• Meet any qualification requirements DLA specifies for military-grade components (see the solicitation for details on certifications, test reports, or prior production experience)

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify technical requirements precisely. DLA land systems parts typically carry military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or National Stock Number (NSN) requirements. The solicitation should identify the exact part number, performance standards, and acceptance testing. Obtain the full technical data package if available.

Assess your supply chain for lead and specialty materials. Lead-based components face environmental and sourcing constraints under REACH, RoHS, and U.S. defense acquisition regulations. Confirm you can source compliant materials or identify acceptable alternates with DLA engineering approval.

Review DLA's pricing methodology. The agency frequently buys on a fixed-price basis for spares and uses historical pricing data. Examine the quantities, delivery schedule, and any Economic Price Adjustment clauses in the solicitation.

Understand packaging and marking requirements. DLA has strict MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073 requirements for preservation, packing, and marking. Noncompliant shipments are rejected.

Consider DLA's Supplier Performance-Based Metrics. Past performance on DLA contracts affects scoring. Highlight your quality certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100 if applicable) and on-time delivery record.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127T1165. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation contains the complete statement of work, quantities, packaging requirements, and instructions to offerors.
2. Note the response deadline: October 23, 2026. Allow time for SAM registration verification, technical review, and proposal preparation. Late submissions are not accepted.
3. Contact the contracting officer listed in the SAM notice if technical data, specifications, or drawings are required to prepare your bid.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →