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47--HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting bids for hose assemblies made of nonmetallic materials on behalf of DLA Maritime Columbus and DLA Weapons Support. This falls under Federal Supply Classification code 47, which covers pipe, tubing, hose, and fittings. See the solicitation for exact specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.

Nonmetallic hose assemblies are commonly used in marine and weapons systems applications for fluid transfer—such as fuel lines, hydraulic systems, cooling water, or air handling—where corrosion resistance, flexibility, or weight savings make rubber, composite, or polymer materials preferable to metal. The DLA Maritime and Weapons Support supply chains support Navy vessels and weapon system maintenance programs.

Key facts

The NAICS code 326220 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber and plastic hoses and belting, including rubber and plastics combination hoses. This set-aside is 100% reserved for small business concerns—no large business bids will be accepted.

Who can bid

Only certified small businesses under NAICS 326220 can submit offers. To qualify, your firm must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this industry (currently 500 employees for NAICS 326220) and be registered as small in SAM.gov.

You must have:

• An active SAM.gov registration (verify status well before the deadline)
• The correct NAICS code (326220) in your SAM profile
• Any required defense-related certifications if specified in the full solicitation (see the solicitation for DLA-specific requirements such as ISO certification, QSLD qualification, or traceability documentation)

If you are not currently registered as small or need to recertify, address this immediately—small business status is determined as of the date of initial offer.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA hose assembly contracts, competitiveness typically depends on:

Technical compliance. Nonmetallic hose assemblies for defense applications often require conformance to military or industry specifications (such as SAE, ASTM, or MIL-DTL standards). See the solicitation for exact specification sheets, test requirements, and acceptance criteria. Obtain and review any referenced specifications before pricing.

Material traceability. Defense supply chains require lot traceability, material certifications, and sometimes source restrictions. See the solicitation for documentation requirements.

Past performance. DLA evaluates contractor performance history through systems like CPARS. If you have prior DLA or Navy hose contracts, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates.

Pricing strategy. Combined Synopsis/Solicitations often result in immediate awards to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Analyze historical procurement data in SAM.gov or FPDS for similar SPE7-line items to benchmark your pricing. Account for fuel surcharges, raw material volatility (especially petroleum-based polymers), and any small quantity surcharges if the solicitation indicates intermittent demand.

Packaging and shipping. DLA Maritime orders may require MIL-STD-129 labeling, RFID, or specific preservation for long-term storage. See the solicitation for routing and marking instructions.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T0997. The complete document will contain specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, clauses, and any required certifications not visible in the metadata.

Note the firm response deadline: October 23, 2026 (10 days after posting). Submit your offer through SAM.gov before the deadline—late offers are generally not accepted under sealed bid or negotiated procurement rules.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →