43--AIR END ASSEMBLY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is seeking an air end assembly through a combined synopsis/solicitation. Air end assemblies are core components in rotary screw air compressors, typically housing the rotors, bearings, and seals that compress air. These assemblies are critical spare parts for maintaining industrial compressed air systems used throughout military facilities, shipyards, and maintenance operations.
DLA Maritime and DLA Land and Maritime manage spare parts and supply chain support for Navy and broader Department of Defense maintenance needs. An air end assembly procurement at this level suggests recurring sustainment requirements rather than a one-time experimental purchase.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land and Maritime (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M127T0093 |
| NAICS | 333912 — Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 16, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 333912, which is typically 1,000 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov/size-standards)
- Be registered and certified in SAM.gov as a small business
- Have the applicable manufacturing or supply capability for air compressor components
This is not restricted to any specific socioeconomic subcategory (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB), so any eligible small business may compete. If you are a manufacturer of air compressor assemblies or an authorized distributor with manufacturing partnerships, this may fit your capabilities.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA spare parts contracts, competitiveness depends on technical compliance, past performance, and pricing:
Technical requirements: DLA solicitations typically specify military or commercial specifications. Obtain any referenced specification numbers (such as MIL-SPEC or NSN details) and confirm your product meets them exactly. Deviations usually require advance approval and can disqualify your bid.
Quality certifications: DLA suppliers often need ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems. Check whether the solicitation requires specific quality plans, source inspection, or first article testing. These requirements are common for rotating machinery components.
Pricing strategy: Research historical pricing for this NSN or similar air end assemblies through DLA's Internet Bid Bond System (DIBBS) or FPDS reports. DLA awards frequently go to lowest technically acceptable offerors, so understand your cost position relative to market rates.
Past performance: Be prepared to document relevant delivery performance on similar compressor or rotating equipment contracts. DLA evaluates reliability heavily.
Small business representation: Ensure your SAM profile reflects accurate size status and NAICS codes before bidding. Discrepancies here cause automatic disqualification.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation SPE7M127T0093 at SAM.gov immediately. The notice was posted October 5, 2026, with responses due October 16, 2026 — an 11-day window that leaves minimal time for questions or product sourcing. Download all attachments, verify specification requirements, and confirm your SAM registration is active before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →