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30--GEAR,HELICAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring helical gear components through DLA Land Columbus under DLA Weapons Support. Helical gears are mechanical power transmission components characterized by angled teeth that engage gradually, providing smoother and quieter operation compared to spur gears. These components are commonly used in military vehicle drivetrains, aircraft systems, weapons platforms, and industrial applications where load capacity and operational smoothness are critical.

In DLA's supply system, such items typically fall under Federal Supply Class (FSC) 3020—"Gear, Helical" specifically indicating power transmission gears with helical tooth geometry. As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, this notice serves as both the public announcement of the requirement and the formal mechanism for offer submission, meaning vendors can respond directly to this posting without a separate solicitation release.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 333613, which is 1,250 employees for Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Have any required DLA qualification or approval for supplying FSC 3020 items (see the solicitation for specific qualification requirements)

Non-manufacturers may bid under the Non-Manufacturer Rule if they are small resellers that supply the end item of one domestic small manufacturer. First-time DLA suppliers should verify whether Source Approval Request or First Article Testing requirements apply to this specific National Stock Number or part number.

How to put together a competitive bid

For mechanical power transmission components under DLA long-term contracts or spot buys, competitive bids typically emphasize:

Technical compliance: Provide exact conformance to the military or commercial specification cited in the solicitation—common standards include ASTM, AGMA, or MIL-SPEC requirements for gear geometry, material grade, heat treatment, and hardness. Any deviation requires explicit request for approval.

Relevant past performance: Document experience manufacturing or supplying precision gears for defense, aerospace, or heavy industrial applications. DLA evaluates delivery reliability and quality history through systems like the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Pricing strategy: DLA often uses historical pricing data and market benchmarks. For small business set-asides, analyze whether your cost structure allows competitive pricing against other qualified small manufacturers while meeting any required labor standards.

Quality systems: Verify your quality management system certification status. DLA suppliers of critical mechanical components frequently need AS9100 or ISO 9001 registration, plus specific source inspection protocols. See the solicitation for exact requirements.

Packaging and marking: Military shipments require strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073 packaging standards. Nonconforming shipments are a common reason for rejection.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L427T0192. Review the complete specification, delivery requirements, packaging instructions, and any applicable clauses or provisions. Note the firm response deadline of October 19, 2026—Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically do not allow late submissions.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →