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43--SEPARATOR,WATER,LIQUID

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)—specifically DLA Maritime Columbus, under DLA Weapons Support—is procuring a separator for water and liquid applications. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 43, which covers pumps, compressors, and related fluid-handling equipment. The DLA Maritime supply chain supports Navy and other maritime defense operations, so this separator likely serves vessel or shore-based systems where separation of water from fuel, oil, or other liquids is critical to operational readiness.

NAICS code 333998 covers "All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing," a broad category that includes various industrial equipment not classified elsewhere. Manufacturers of fluid separation equipment, filtration systems, and related maritime machinery typically operate under this code.

Given DLA's role as a logistics agency, this procurement likely supports inventory replenishment for Defense Working Capital Fund customers rather than a single end-user installation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS 333998. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code, which is generally 1,000 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov).

Eligible bidders include small manufacturers of separation equipment, filtration systems, or related general-purpose machinery. You do not need to be the original equipment manufacturer if you meet the technical requirements and can deliver compliant items. DLA frequently sources from qualified suppliers who can manufacture to military specifications or provide commercially acceptable equivalents.

If you are a small business with capabilities in fluid separation technology, maritime equipment, or industrial machinery manufacturing, this opportunity is restricted to competition among firms like yours.

How to put together a competitive bid

DLA's Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice may function as the solicitation itself, but verify whether full specifications are attached or if a separate RFQ applies.

• Technical compliance: DLA procurements typically require items to meet military or federal specifications. See the solicitation for exact separators required—包括 dimensions, capacity, materials of construction, and performance standards.
• Past performance: Be prepared to demonstrate experience supplying similar equipment, especially to government or maritime customers. DLA evaluates reliability of supply and quality history.
• Pricing strategy: DLA uses automated procurement tools and often awards to lowest technically acceptable offerors. Review historical pricing for similar NSNs if available in FPDS or through DLA's Customer Interaction Center.
• Small business representation: Confirm your SAM.gov small business status is current and accurate. Include any applicable socio-economic certifications if relevant, though this is a general small business set-aside.
• Shipping and packaging: Military shipments require specific marking, labeling, and packaging per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073. Factor compliance costs into your bid.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation for SPE7M127Q0074 on SAM.gov to retrieve technical specifications, quantity requirements, delivery schedule, and clause provisions. Note the firm response deadline of October 29, 2026—DLA typically does not extend deadlines for standardized commodity procurements. Verify whether this is an electronic RFQ requiring submission through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or another designated platform.

If your firm is new to DLA supply, consider registering in DIBBS and reviewing the DLA Maritime supplier onboarding resources before preparing your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →