47--TUBE,METALLIC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus is procuring metallic tube products under classification code 47. This falls under NAICS 331210, which covers iron and steel pipe and tube manufacturing from purchased steel. Common items in this category include welded or seamless metallic tubing used in mechanical, structural, or fluid-handling applications throughout military systems and platforms.
Specific product specifications, dimensions, quantities, and delivery requirements are not in the available metadata.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Columbus / DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427U0003 |
| NAICS | 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel) |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for certified HUBZone small businesses under FAR 19.13. To qualify, your business must:
- Be small under the NAICS 331210 size standard (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
- Have its principal office located in a historically underutilized business zone
- Have at least 35% of employees residing in a HUBZone
- Be certified as HUBZone small by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at the time of offer and award
Participation in the HUBZone program requires active certification in the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and SAM.gov. Sole source awards under HUBZone set-asides are limited to $7 million for manufacturing, though competitive set-asides like this one have no award ceiling.
How to put together a competitive bid
For metallic tube manufacturing solicitations, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Verify you can source or produce tubing to the required material specifications (grade, alloy, corrosion resistance, wall thickness). DLA typically requires conformance to military or federal specifications such as ASTM, ASME, or MIL standards. See the solicitation for exact material and dimensional requirements.
Quality systems: DLA weapons and maritime contracts often require quality certifications. Ensure your facility holds relevant registrations (such as ISO 9001) and can provide material test reports, chemical composition certificates, and mechanical property documentation.
Past performance: Prepare references from prior government or commercial metallic tubing contracts, particularly for defense or marine applications. Highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates.
Pricing strategy: Analyze raw material cost trends for steel commodities. DLA procurements may span multi-year delivery schedules—consider price escalation clauses and economic price adjustment provisions if included in the solicitation.
Shipping and packaging: Military supply chains have strict packaging and labeling requirements per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073. Factor in specialized preservation for corrosion-prone metallic goods.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation SPE7M427U0003 at SAM.gov to review product specifications, quantities, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and exact HUBZone certification requirements. Note the response deadline of November 16, 2026. Verify your SBA HUBZone certification is active before preparing your offer, as eligibility must be confirmed at the time of award.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →