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44--CARTRIDGE,DEHYDRATOR

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking a supplier for cartridge dehydrator items under Federal Supply Classification 44 (Hardware and Abrasives). Dehydrator cartridges are used to remove moisture from air, gases, or fluids in various mechanical and industrial systems—commonly found in compressed air systems, fuel handling equipment, and environmental control units. These components help prevent corrosion and maintain system performance in operational environments.

This procurement is handled as a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the advance announcement and the formal request for proposals. No separate solicitation will follow.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is strictly limited to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet the size standard for NAICS 333994 (1,000 employees). To compete, your firm must:

• Be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans managing day-to-day operations and making long-term decisions
• Hold active SAM.gov registration with SDVOSB certification (typically through the SBA or self-certification in accordance with applicable regulations)
• Meet the applicable North American Industry Classification System requirements for industrial machinery merchant wholesaling

Joint ventures are permitted under FAR 19.14 if the SDVOSB partner satisfies the controlling interest requirements. Non-SDVOSB firms, including other small businesses and traditional veteran-owned businesses without service-disability status, are ineligible.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA industrial hardware procurements, competitiveness typically hinges on price, delivery performance, and past DLA compliance history. Focus your preparation on these elements:

Pricing and cost structure: DLA Troop Support awards are often lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA). Obtain the complete item specification from the solicitation to calculate precise material, labor, and overhead costs. Consider DLA's standard payment terms and any prompt-pay discount opportunities.

Delivery and supply chain: Evaluate your ability to meet required delivery schedules for dehydrator cartridges. DLA tracks supplier delivery performance through its Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS); poor history affects scoring. Confirm your sourcing for any specialized desiccant materials or filtration media.

Technical compliance: Cross-reference the cartridge dehydrator specification against your existing product lines or identify manufacturing partners. If proposing an alternate product, see the solicitation for any first-article testing or qualification requirements.

Past performance: Prepare documentation of comparable federal or commercial supply contracts, especially for DLA or military hardware. Include SPRS scores if available.

SAM.gov and SPRS readiness: Verify your entity registration is active, your SDVOSB representation is current, and any required representations and certifications are completed.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E827T0484 to obtain complete line-item specifications, quantities, inspection requirements, and contract terms.

2. Note the response deadline: November 16, 2026 — posted November 4, 2026, allowing approximately twelve days for response preparation. DLA combined synopsis/solicitations typically do not accommodate deadline extensions.

3. Confirm your SAM.gov and SDVOSB status immediately to avoid eligibility disqualification.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →