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45--PIPE,AIR CONDITIONING-

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring pipe for air conditioning systems through DLA Troop Support, the Construction & Equipment element. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 45, which covers plumbing, heating, and sanitary equipment. DLA Troop Support manages procurement and supply chain operations for construction and equipment materials used by U.S. military services and other eligible customers.

The work relates to NAICS 332999, "All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing." This broad NAICS code covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated metal products (except forgings, cutlery, handtools, architectural and structural metals, boilers, tanks, shipping containers, hardware, springs, wire products, machine shop products, turned products, screws, and nut and bolt products). For DLA, this typically involves supplying standardized metal components meeting military specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible offeror capable of meeting the government's requirements may bid, including large businesses and small businesses. Small businesses are eligible to compete but do not receive a preference through a specific set-aside.

To bid, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and comply with any applicable DLA contractor requirements. For NAICS 332999, the Small Business Administration's size standard is typically 500 employees, though see the solicitation for any specific size determination relevant to this requirement.

Manufacturers and distributors of air conditioning pipe and related fabricated metal products should evaluate whether their products meet DLA's technical and quality requirements. DLA frequently purchases to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions, so familiarity with defense procurement standards is advantageous.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Troop Support Construction & Equipment procurements, competitiveness depends on several factors specific to commodity supply:

Product compliance: Verify whether your pipe products meet the applicable military specification or commercial item description cited in the solicitation. DLA purchases often require products to be on the Manufacturer's Identification (MID) list or meet specific Defense Logistics Information Service requirements. See the solicitation for exact specifications.

Past performance and delivery history: DLA emphasizes on-time delivery and quality adherence. Document any prior DLA or federal supply contracts, especially within FSC 45.

Pricing strategy: Analyze historical pricing for similar DLA pipe acquisitions through databases like USAspending.gov or FPDS. DLA often awards based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria for standard commodities.

Packaging and marking: DLA has strict military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073). Non-compliant packaging can result in rejection or reduced ratings.

Small business considerations: While this is unrestricted, consider subcontracting opportunities or teaming arrangements if you lack full manufacturing capability.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E827T0339. The notice was posted October 28, 2026, and responses are due November 9, 2026—approximately 12 days from posting. Review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria carefully. Note that place of performance and specific contract quantities are not included in the synopsis metadata and must be confirmed in the full solicitation document.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →