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48--COLLAR ASSEMBLY,VALVE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus is procuring a collar assembly, valve—an item falling under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 48, which covers valves, powered. DLA Maritime handles procurement for U.S. Navy and maritime operations, so this component likely supports naval vessel systems, submarines, or associated weapons platforms where valve assemblies control fluid flow in critical systems.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both an announcement of the requirement and the formal invitation to bid. The contract will be sole-sourced or competitively awarded under the terms outlined in the solicitation document.

Key facts

NAICS 336310 covers "Motor and Generator Manufacturing," though DLA sometimes assigns this code to valve and fluid power component manufacturing when cross-referenced with aerospace and defense applications. The competitive range is restricted to small businesses overall—no specific socioeconomic subset applies.

Who can bid

Only small business concerns may submit offers. To qualify, your business must meet the size standard for NAICS 336310 at the time of offer submission. See the solicitation for the specific size threshold (typically measured by employee count or average annual receipts).

You must be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active registration, and your business should have any required DLA certifications if the solicitation calls for them. Prior DLA supplier experience is not mandated by the metadata but is frequently evaluated favorably in DLA Maritime procurements for technical items like valve assemblies.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA Maritime technical component contracts, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: Valve collar assemblies for defense applications require precise material specifications, pressure ratings, and dimensional tolerances. See the solicitation for the Item Identification Guide (IIG) or Technical Data Package (TDP) that defines acceptable configurations, and verify your product matches exactly—or document any deviations through the DLA engineering review process if deviations are permitted.

Quality assurance: DLA contracts frequently reference MIL-STD or MIL-SPEC requirements. Confirm your quality system documentation—see the solicitation for required QSL (Qualified Suppliers List) status or acceptance of alternate quality procedures.

Pricing structure: DLA combined synopsis/solicitations often use automated quotation through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or direct submission. Check whether this is a spot buy or requires a long-term contract price arrangement. Item-level pricing and any required economic price adjustment clauses will be in the solicitation.

Past performance: Be prepared to document comparable manufacturing experience, particularly for naval/marine valve components or similar FSC 48 items.

Small business documentation: Maintain current SBA size certification and be ready to upload representations and certifications through SAM.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M227T0447. The solicitation will contain the complete technical specification, packaging requirements, delivery schedule, and precise quotation submission instructions.

Deadline: All offers must be submitted by November 9, 2026. DLA Maritime procurements typically do not allow late submissions. See the solicitation for the exact time of day and submission method (DIBBS upload, email, or other portal).

View the official notice on SAM.gov →