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30--ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL,NO

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

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Materials is seeking to procure mechanical actuators under Federal Supply Classification 30. Mechanical actuators are devices that convert energy into mechanical motion to control or move systems, commonly used in military vehicles, weapons platforms, and industrial equipment. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and acceptance criteria.

DLA Land Columbus serves as the contracting activity, with DLA Weapons Support involved in the procurement. DLA Land typically manages sustainment of ground systems and equipment for the U.S. military services.

Key facts

The NAICS code 336320 broadly covers gasoline engine and engine parts manufacturing, though mechanical actuators frequently cross into this category when procured as vehicle or engine-related components. This classification affects size standard eligibility for small business participation. See the solicitation for any applicable size standard.

Who can bid

Any qualified business—large or small—may bid. This notice carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to full and open competition under FAR Part 6. However, small businesses should still evaluate whether they qualify under the NAICS 336320 size standard (typically 1,500 employees for this code; verify at SBA.gov/size-standards).

To compete, offerors must generally:

• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active registration
• Meet any DLA qualification requirements for the specific actuator type (see the solicitation for QPL/QML or manufacturer specifications)
• Demonstrate capability to satisfy DFARS and DLA procurement regulations, including traceability and counterfeit part prevention requirements common in defense supply chains

How to put together a competitive bid

Given this is an open competition for mechanical actuators with DLA, consider these steps:

Technical compliance: DLA Land solicitations for parts typically reference National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and military or commercial specifications. Obtain the full technical data package from the solicitation to verify your product meets exact dimensional, material, and performance requirements. Mechanical actuators for defense use often require compliance with MIL-STD or comparable SAE specifications.

Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for similar NSNs through DLA's public tools or FPDS. DLA frequently awards on lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for mature, well-defined parts. Ensure your pricing accounts for:

• Packaging and preservation per MIL-STD-2073
• Marking and barcoding requirements
• Potential long-term contract implications if this leads to multi-year ordering

Past performance: Document any prior DLA or military component supply experience. First-time DLA suppliers should emphasize quality certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100 if applicable) and manufacturing capabilities.

Small business positioning: Even without a set-aside, highlight small business status if applicable—some DLA programs include small business incentives or subcontracting possibilities.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L327T1628
2. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026—allow time for SAM registration updates, technical review, and submission
3. Download all associated documents: Specifications, drawings, deliverables schedule, and clauses to assess full requirements and your ability to perform
4. Contact the contracting officer with questions well before the deadline; use the points of contact listed in the full solicitation

View the official notice on SAM.gov →