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42--FACEPIECE,BREATHING EQ

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring facepieces and breathing equipment under Federal Supply Classification 42. This category encompasses personal protective equipment designed to protect the respiratory systems of military personnel in hazardous environments. Items in this class typically include gas masks, respirators, and associated components used by service members operating in conditions with chemical, biological, radiological, or particulate threats.

DLA Troop Support serves as the primary logistics provider for the U.S. military, managing the acquisition and distribution of critical supplies to all branches of the armed forces. As a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, this posting combines the presolicitation announcement with the actual solicitation document, meaning qualified vendors can submit bids immediately upon posting.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified in the federal government's System for Award Management (SAM.gov). To qualify, a business must meet all SDVOSB program requirements under FAR 19.14: the company must be small under the applicable NAICS size standard, at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans, and managed and controlled daily by one or more service-disabled veterans. Veterans must have a service-connected disability rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs or their military department.

The NAICS code 315990 indicates this procurement falls under Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing, though the equipment being procured serves specialized military protective functions. Prospective bidders should verify their SAM.gov profile reflects both SDVOSB certification and this NAICS code with an appropriate size standard.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical requirements. Breathing apparatus and facepieces for military use must meet stringent performance specifications for seal integrity, filter compatibility, field durability, and interoperability with other protective systems. see the solicitation for exact technical specifications, tolerances, and testing requirements.

Demonstrate past performance. DLA places significant weight on demonstrated experience delivering similar items to government or highly regulated markets. Highlight any previous Defense Department contracts, National Stock Number assignments, or comparable commercial sales supporting public safety or military applications.

Address supply chain and surge capacity. Military readiness requirements often demand rapid delivery capabilities and the ability to scale production. Document your manufacturing capacity, inventory management systems, and contingency plans for demand fluctuations.

Ensure quality systems alignment. DLA typically requires compliance with military standards (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions. Verify your quality management system can support required certifications, lot testing, and traceability documentation.

Price strategically. As a set-aside with limited competition, avoid baseline pricing that assumes full-and-open market rates. Research historical pricing for similar DLA acquisitions through USAspending.gov or FPDS to benchmark your offer.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation document on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E927T0185. Review all technical requirements, clauses, and delivery terms carefully before preparing your submission. Note that responses are due October 26, 2026—allow adequate time for proposal assembly, internal review, and system upload.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →