44--WHEEL ASSEMBLY,DESICCA
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Maritime Columbus is procuring wheel assemblies with desiccant—specialized components used in weapons systems and maritime applications where moisture control is critical. Desiccant wheel assemblies remove humidity from air streams, protecting sensitive equipment from corrosion and environmental damage. These components are commonly found in environmental control systems for military vehicles, vessels, and weapon storage systems.
The Defense Logistics Agency's weapons support division manages this requirement, indicating the end user is likely a military service needing reliable, mission-capable environmental control hardware. DLA Maritime typically supports Navy and Marine Corps platforms, though specific application details require reviewing the full solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M227T0629 |
| NAICS | 333415 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have the required DUNS/UEI and appropriate certifications
Manufacturers, distributors, and potential subcontractors should verify their NAICS classification alignment. If your primary NAICS differs but you legitimately manufacture or supply desiccant wheel assemblies, confirm eligibility through your SAM profile or by contacting the contracting officer.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirement. Desiccant wheel assemblies involve precise engineering specifications—media type, wheel diameter, drive mechanisms, and moisture removal capacity. Review the solicitation for exact performance parameters, testing standards, and interchangeability requirements with existing systems.
Validate your supply chain. DLA weapons support contracts demand traceability and quality assurance. Prepare documentation for:
- Source materials and subcomponents
- Manufacturing certifications (ISO 9001, AS9100 if applicable)
- Past performance data on similar military or industrial assemblies
Pricing strategy. DLA typically evaluates on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria for such commodity-like items. Research historical pricing through FPDS or DLA's eMALL tool. Account for:
- Small business pricing advantages (no large-business overhead)
- Packaging and preservation to MIL-STD requirements
- Potential for multi-year or indefinite-delivery contract structures
Propose alternatives carefully. DLA often permits brand-name-or-equal descriptions. If the solicitation cites a specific manufacturer's part, your cross-reference must demonstrate exact equivalence through technical data packages—do not assume functional similarity suffices.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using document number SPE7M227T0629 for complete specifications, delivery requirements, and clause modifications
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026
- Confirm place of performance and any inspection/acceptance location details in the solicitation documents
- Submit questions early if technical specifications are unclear—DLA typically establishes a Q&A cutoff before the response deadline
View the official notice on SAM.gov →