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47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,METALLIC

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

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus, under DLA Weapons Support, is procuring hose assemblies with metallic construction. DLA Maritime is the primary supplier to the U.S. Navy and manages spare parts for shipboard systems. Metallic hose assemblies are flexible piping components used in fluid transfer applications where rigid piping cannot accommodate movement, vibration, or thermal expansion—commonly found in shipboard propulsion, auxiliary machinery, and weapons systems.

DLA Maritime typically buys these items to replenish government stock for fleet maintenance and repair operations. The specific technical requirements for this hose assembly—包括 pressure ratings, end fittings, Materials, and compliance with military specifications—are not detailed in the available metadata; vendors must see the solicitation for exact product specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. To compete, your business must qualify as small under NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation), which has a size standard that see the solicitation for the current threshold.

NAICS 488190 covers establishments primarily engaged in providing services to water transportation operations that are not classified elsewhere, including marine cargo handling, ship dismantling, and specialized maritime logistics support. For this contract, DLA appears to be classifying the procurement of marine-specific spare parts under this support services code.

Your business must be registered in SAM.gov and have an active small business certification. If you are not currently registered, you cannot bid. Past performance supplying to DLA or maritime customers, while not required, strengthens competitiveness.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Maritime spare parts contracts, bids typically require:

Technical compliance: Submit an offer that exactly matches the National Stock Number (NSN) or part number, military specification (MIL-SPEC), and drawing requirements. DLA sources metallic hose assemblies to standards such as MIL-DTL-3439 or equivalent; deviations usually require technical approval and risk rejection.

Pricing strategy: DLA uses automated procurement systems and often awards to lowest technically acceptable offer. Research historical pricing for the NSN in FPDS or DLA's eMilplex system. Factor in special packaging, hazardous Materials fees if applicable, and narrow margins common in DLA parts competitions.

Delivery terms: DLA Maritime contracts typically specify Condition Code A (serviceable) material with defined delivery windows. Confirm your supply chain can meet required delivery dates before bidding.

Quality assurance: Be prepared to provide material certifications, test reports, and traceability documentation. Metallic hose assemblies for naval use may require pressure testing, weld inspections, or third-party certification.

Registration verification: Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active through the contract performance period and that your NAICS 488190 representation is accurate.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T2026. The solicitation will contain the complete specification, NSN, quantity, packaging requirements, and any applicable clauses or provisions. Note the firm response deadline of November 12, 2026—DLA typically does not extend deadlines for routine spare parts acquisitions. Submit your offer through the designated DLA electronic procurement system as instructed in the solicitation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →