39--SLING,MULTIPLE LEG
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring multiple leg slings—lifting equipment used to move heavy or bulky loads with even weight distribution across multiple attachment points. These slings are common in military logistics, warehouse operations, fabrication, and maintenance settings where secure material handling is critical. Multiple leg slings typically feature two, three, or four legs with hooks or other fittings, allowing rigging teams to stabilize irregular loads.
This solicitation comes from DLA Troop Support's Construction & Equipment supply chain, which outfits military services and federal agencies with industrial and construction-related equipment. As a combined synopsis/solicitation, this notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal invitation to bid—meaning offerors can submit proposals based on the information provided without waiting for a separate solicitation release.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense, DLA Troop Support, Construction & Equipment |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8EE27T0302 |
| NAICS | 339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This requirement is 100 percent set aside for small business under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. To compete, your firm must:
- Qualify as a small business under NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). The SBA size standard for this code typically uses employee-based thresholds; verify your current status in SAM.gov and any applicable exceptions.
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the award period.
- Have the NAICS 339999 listed in your SAM profile as an applicable code.
Manufacturers of lifting and rigging equipment are well-positioned, as are small businesses with supply-chain relationships to such manufacturers. Non-manufacturers (dealers/distributors) may bid if they meet DLA's non-manufacturer rule requirements, which generally require the end item to be produced by a small business domestic manufacturer.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand DLA's commercial item framework. Multiple leg slings are typically commercial products. If this is a commercial item acquisition, you'll need to provide commercial pricing and leverage your standard catalog or market pricing rather than building up costs from scratch. See the solicitation for whether DLA requests a brand name or equal, or exact product specifications.
Source domestically. DLA Troop Support generally requires compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act for textile and equipment items. Verify whether your sling's webbing, yarn, assembly, or components trigger domestic sourcing requirements.
Check past procurement patterns. DLA frequently awards these requirements as firm-fixed-price, deliverable orders against a blanket purchase agreement or standalone purchase order. Review the solicitation for quantity, delivery schedule, and whether this is a one-time buy or multi-year arrangement.
Prepare your technical response. For slings, this likely includes: rated load capacity, leg configuration, material specifications (nylon, polyester, chain, wire rope), fitting types, certification to ASME or OSHA standards, and traceability documentation. See the solicitation for exact technical and packaging requirements.
Submit through DLA's electronic systems. Combined synopsis/solicitations at this dollar threshold typically require submission through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as directed in the notice.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8EE27T0302 or title "39--SLING,MULTIPLE LEG". The posted date was October 28, 2026.
- Confirm the response deadline of November 9, 2026—currently about 12 days from posting. Given the short window, prioritize understanding qualification requirements, delivery terms, and any mandatory samples or technical data submissions.
- Verify your SAM registration is active and reflects NAICS 339999 before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →