39--SLING,PALLET
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Troop Support is procuring slings and pallet equipment under classification code 39— specifically "SLING,PALLET." This falls under NAICS 333923, which covers overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail system manufacturing. In practice, this NAICS also encompasses related material handling equipment including lifting slings, cargo nets, tie-downs, and palletized load system components used for military logistics operations.
These items support DLA's mission of supplying the armed forces with food, fuel, equipment, and other consumable materials. Pallet slings are critical for aerial delivery, warehouse operations, and convoy logistics—enabling safe lifting, transport, and deployment of palletized cargo in theater and at distribution centers.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Troop Support, Department of Defense |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8EE27T0273 |
| NAICS | 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | HUBZone Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses. To qualify, your firm must:
- Be HUBZone-certified in SAM.gov at time of bid submission and award
- Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 333923 (500-employee threshold; verify current standard at SBA.gov)
- Maintain principal office in a designated HUBZone and ensure 35% of employees reside in a HUBZone
Certification lag can exceed 90 days—initiate or renew HUBZone application immediately if your status lapses before the November 9, 2026 deadline. Joint ventures are permissible if the HUBZone partner meets requirements and the joint venture is HUBZone-certified.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the product specifications. Pallet slings for military use must comply with DLA's detailed technical requirements for material (typically nylon webbing, chain, or wire rope), rated load capacity, dimensions, and NSN compatibility. See the solicitation for exact specifications and any required first article testing or lot acceptance testing.
Demonstrate past performance. DLA evaluates ability to deliver compliant industrial hardware on schedule. Highlight similar contracts with DLA, other defense agencies, or commercial material handling equipment clients. Include delivery performance data and quality acceptance rates.
Pricing strategy. Research DLA's historical pricing for comparable NSNs through FPDS-NG or beta.SAM.gov contract data. Account for specialty textile or metal fabrication costs, NIST 800-171 cybersecurity compliance overhead (if CUI is involved), and packaging/shipping to DLA distribution depots.
SAM.gov compliance. Verify your SAM registration is active through award, your NAICS 333923 is listed, and your HUBZone certification displays correctly. DLA rejects bids from non-compliant registrants without evaluation.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation SPE8EE27T0273 on SAM.gov to obtain item specifications, quantities, packaging requirements, and exact submission instructions. The response deadline is November 9, 2026—calendar this date with internal review checkpoints at 30 and 14 days prior. For questions, contact the contracting officer through SAM.gov's Q&A function before the solicitation's stated cutoff.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →