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43--EJECTOR,JET

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Weapons Support is procuring an ejector, jet, a component used in weapons system applications. Ejector systems in this context are mechanical or pneumatic devices designed to expel cartridges, casings, or other materials from firearms, aircraft cannons, or related weapons platforms. This falls within NAICS 333996: Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing, which covers the manufacturing of fluid power equipment including pumps, motors, and related components used in defense and industrial applications.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal solicitation document—vendors can respond to this notice to submit offers.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) may bid. To qualify, your firm must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 333996 (1,250 employees)
• Be verified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program at certify.vets.first.gov — prior VOSB/SDVOSB self-certification on SAM.gov is no longer sufficient; VetCert verification is mandatory for SDVOSB set-aside awards
• Maintain current SAM.gov registration with active status

Non-SDVOSB firms, joint ventures without an SDVOSB as the managing venturer, and contractors lacking VetCert verification are ineligible.

How to put together a competitive bid

For this DLA weapons component procurement, focus on:

• Technical compliance: Ejector, jet components for defense applications require precise military specifications. Review the solicitation for applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD), Military Specifications (MIL-SPEC), or DLA's item management coding; deviations typically result in rejection.
• Traceability and quality systems: Defense supply chain requirements frequently mandate AS9100D or ISO 9001 certification, and source traceability for materials. Verify your quality management system documentation is current.
• DLA supply chain familiarity: Experienced bidders understand DLA's Electronic Catalog (ECAT), Item Unique Identification (IUID), and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing. If you're new to DLA, register for these systems promptly.
• Past performance: Document comparable deliveries of weapons components or fluid power systems to DLA, other DoD entities, or prime contractors.
• Pricing strategy: DLA utilizes historical pricing data; research comparable sales through FPDS or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for competitive positioning. Consider DLA's Strategic Acquisition Program initiatives that may affect pricing expectations.
• Packaging and marking: DLA often specifies Military Preservation and Packing (MIL-STD-2073) or commercial equivalents; non-compliant packaging can cause rejection.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M127U0999 — search at sam.gov to access specifications, delivery requirements, clauses, and attachments not included in this metadata.

2. Confirm your VetCert status is active and linked to your SAM profile before preparing your offer.

3. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 16, 2026. As this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, late submissions are typically inadmissible per FAR provisions.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →