42--LEVER,VREU
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is soliciting offers for a lever component, specifically classified under NSN/NATO supply classification 42 for hardware and abrasives. The item name "LEVER,VREU" indicates a lever designed for a variable reluctance exciter unit or similar equipment—likely an aircraft or mechanical component given DLA Troop Support's role in supplying mission-critical parts to military services.
NAICS 339113 designates manufacturing of surgical appliances and supplies, though DLA hardware procurement spans multiple equipment categories. In practice, DLA's Construction & Equipment directorate sources a wide range of mechanical components, hardware, and maintenance items. The "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation" format means this notice serves as both the announcement of need and the formal solicitation, streamlining the procurement process for lower-complexity acquisitions.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, Troop Support, Construction & Equipment |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8E627T0489 |
| NAICS | 339113 |
| Set-aside | None (No set-aside designated) |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026 |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This contract is full and open competition—no small-business set-aside applies. Any responsible offeror, including large manufacturers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors, may submit a bid. Given the NAICS 339113, manufacturers of medical/surgical supplies or mechanical hardware components with relevant capabilities may compete if they can meet the technical requirements for lever production.
Small businesses should verify their size standard for NAICS 339113 (typically 500 or 1,000 employees depending on specific product lines, per SBA Table of Size Standards) if planning to claim small-business status for future subcontracting credit or other programs. Veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms may still participate and compete on price/technical merit, though no preference applies in source selection.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Lever components for military applications typically require exacting material specifications, tolerances, surface treatments, and traceability. Review the solicitation for drawings, Material Safety Data Sheets, and any First Article Test requirements. DLA commonly requires conformance to military or aerospace standards.
Price aggressively with full cost visibility. Full and open competition against established defense suppliers demands competitive pricing. Factor in:
- Raw material costs and volatility
- Lot certification and testing costs
- Packaging and preservation per MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073
- Touch labor and overhead rates
Assess your supply chain and capacity. DLA Troop Support awards often include minimum/maximum ordering provisions with variable demand patterns. Confirm your ability to meet surge requirements and maintain production lines for potentially long contract periods.
Review past performance and quality metrics. DLA evaluates offeror responsibility, including past performance on similar contracts and quality history in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
Submit complete documentation. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation procedures often require submission through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or as directed in the solicitation. Missing paperwork—certifications, representations, or technical submittals—typically renders a bid non-responsive.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation SPE8E627T0489 on SAM.gov immediately to obtain technical specifications, drawings, delivery requirements, and exact submission instructions.
Confirm the response deadline—November 12, 2026—and allow adequate time for proposal preparation, internal review, and electronic submission.
Register in DIBBS if not already enrolled, as DLA Troop Support typically directs offers through this system.
Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with any clarification questions, observing any question deadline specified.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →