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47--PARTS KIT,HOSE ASSE

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

This is a defense procurement for parts kits for hose assemblies under DLA Maritime Weapons Support. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages this acquisition through its Maritime Columbus office, which handles supply chain needs for Navy and Marine Corps operations. Hose assembly parts kits are critical maintenance items used in naval vessels and weapons systems—typically containing fittings, couplings, adapters, and related components needed to fabricate or repair fluid transfer lines for fuel, hydraulic, cooling, or pneumatic systems.

The NAICS code 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting Manufacturing) indicates this falls under manufactured rubber product classification, though the actual scope may include metallic components as well—see the solicitation for the complete parts list and technical specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted procurement with no small-business set-aside. All responsible sources—including large manufacturers, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors—may submit offers. Small businesses are not excluded, but they will compete directly with larger firms.

To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract performance period. Defense procurement requires additional compliance layers: you must understand DFARS clauses, meet DLA's supplier quality requirements, and potentially hold or obtain ISO 9001 certification or equivalent quality system approval. See the solicitation for specific supplier qualification requirements, technical data package access procedures, and any required source inspection.

How to put together a competitive bid

Manufacturing and technical capabilities: Review the solicitation's technical data package carefully. Hose assembly kits for defense applications typically require traceability documentation, material certifications, pressure testing protocols, and conformance to military specifications (MIL-DTL or MIL-PRF standards). Confirm your facility can produce to exact tolerances and maintain lot control.

Pricing strategy: Unrestricted DLA competitions are price-sensitive. Analyze DLA's historical procurement data in SAM.gov and FPDS to understand price ranges for similar NSNs. Factor in all costs: raw materials with defense-grade certifications, labor, testing, packaging to military preservation standards, and any first article testing requirements.

Quality and compliance: Prepare your quality assurance program documentation. DLA Maritime typically requires suppliers to demonstrate conformance to ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100, with possible Navy source inspection. Verify your cage code status and any past performance ratings in CPARS.

Past performance: If you lack DLA delivery history, emphasize comparable commercial or other federal work with hose assemblies, fluid systems, or rubber/plastics manufacturing. Strong past performance on similar technical products can offset price disadvantages.

Delivery and packaging: Military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073) can add significant cost. Confirm whether kit components require unit, intermediate, or preservation packaging, and whether specialized labeling or RFID tagging applies.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T2027. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will contain the complete technical specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation factors, and all DFARS and DLA special clauses. Note that responses are due November 12, 2026—allow adequate time for any required technical data downloads, supplier registration updates, and subcontractor coordination. Given DLA's automated procurement systems, late submissions are typically rejected without exception.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →