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30--PULLEY,GROOVE

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) is seeking to procure a pulley, groove—a mechanical component used in power transmission systems to guide belts, cables, or ropes and change the direction of force. Groove pulleys are standard industrial components found in engines, conveyor systems, HVAC equipment, and various machinery where rotational motion needs to be transferred efficiently. The "30" classification code indicates supplies and materials rather than services.

This is a DLA Land and Maritime procurement through DLA Weapons Support at the Columbus facility, suggesting this pulley relates to weapons system sustainment or military vehicle/equipment maintenance. DLA typically purchases such items for depot-level repair operations or direct support to military services. The specific dimensions, material specifications, load ratings, and military or commercial standards applicable to this pulley will be detailed in the full solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 333612. See the solicitation or verify your status at SAM.gov.

You must be registered in SAM.gov with active status and have the appropriate NAICS code in your profile. Given DLA's supply chain requirements, you may need to meet additional qualifications such as quality certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent), past performance supplying to defense or industrial customers, and ability to meet any military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item description cited in the technical requirements.

If you are a manufacturer of mechanical power transmission equipment, a distributor with manufacturer relationships, or a small machine shop capable of precision machining grooved pulleys to specification, this may align with your capabilities.

How to put together a competitive bid

First, obtain the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov to review the technical specifications, drawings, and delivery requirements. Groove pulleys vary widely by groove profile (V-groove, round groove, flat groove), diameter, bore size, material (cast iron, steel, aluminum), and finish—see the solicitation for exact requirements.

For manufacturing bids, evaluate whether you can produce to spec in-house or need to subcontract machining or finishing operations. If you are a distributor, confirm you can source from a compliant manufacturer and maintain required traceability documentation.

DLA procurements typically require submission through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as specified in the solicitation. Prepare your pricing carefully, factoring in:

• Material costs and current commodity price volatility
• Machining or acquisition lead times
• Packaging and labeling per MIL-STD-129 or DLA requirements
• Shipping to the designated receiving point

Emphasize any existing DLA supply contracts, Cage Code registrations, or past performance delivering similar power transmission components. If you hold QSLD (Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors) status or are on applicable DLA qualified products lists, highlight this.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L527T0447. The solicitation will contain the detailed specification, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and instructions for submission.

Note the deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026. DLA combined synopsis/solicitation notices often have short response windows, so allow adequate time for proposal preparation, DIBBS system access verification, and any required vendor surveys or technical data submissions.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →