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43--FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Weapons Support, part of the Defense Logistics Agency's Maritime operation in Columbus, is procuring filter elements for fluid systems. This falls under Federal Supply Classification Code 43, which covers pumps, compressors, and related fluid handling equipment and components.

NAICS code 333998 designates "All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing." Companies in this classification typically produce industrial machinery and components not elsewhere classified, including various types of filters and filtration equipment used in mechanical and fluid systems.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your firm must:

• Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 333998, which uses employee-based thresholds—see the solicitation or SBA.gov for the specific employee limit
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Hold any required DLA supplier qualifications for fluid filtration products

If you are a veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) certified small business, you may bid as long as you meet the base small business criteria. No additional socioeconomic set-aside applies here beyond the general small business requirement.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA filtration procurements under combined synopsis/solicitation notices, contractors typically need to address several areas:

Technical compliance. Filter elements for military fluid systems must meet precise specifications for flow rates, micron ratings, materials of construction, and compatibility with specific military fluids or operating conditions. Obtain the full specification from the solicitation—likely a DLA or military specification—and verify your product matches exactly or can be qualified.

Quality certifications. DLA Weapons Support typically requires adherence to quality standards for defense supply items. Common requirements include ISO 9001 registration and compliance with MIL-STD or other defense quality standards. See the solicitation for exact certifications needed.

Past performance and delivery history. DLA evaluates contractor performance rigorously. If you have prior DLA or defense contracts for similar items, highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance metrics. New entrants should emphasize manufacturing capabilities and any commercial or industrial filtration experience with comparable performance demands.

Pricing strategy. Research historical pricing for similar NSN or part-numbered filter elements through DLA's Internet Bid Board System or FPDS data. Factor in Berry Amendment compliance if domestic sourcing requirements apply to materials, which is common for DLA military procurements.

Packaging and labeling. Defense supply items require specific military packaging and labeling standards, often MIL-STD-2073 or ASTM D3951. These requirements can affect your delivered cost—verify and include them in your pricing.

Next steps

Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using number SPE7M127T0737. The combined synopsis/solicitation format means the notice itself may constitute the full proposal requirements, but confirm whether DLA requires submission through DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System) rather than direct SAM submission.

Note the response deadline of October 23, 2026—just ten days from the October 13, 2026 posting date. This compressed timeline is typical for streamlined DLA acquisitions. Begin your specification review and any required vendor qualification immediately, as missing the deadline generally precludes award consideration.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →