48--SLEEVE AND SLIDE,DI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land and Maritime is procuring industrial valves, specifically sleeve and slide components, through the Defense Logistics Agency's supply system. The formal item name "SLEEVE AND SLIDE,DI" indicates this is a DLA standard stock item, likely for maintenance and repair operations supporting maritime and land-based military equipment.
DLA Land and Maritime serves as the primary logistics provider for the Department of Defense's land and maritime weapon systems, managing spare parts and supplies for everything from naval vessels to ground combat vehicles. Industrial valves—covered under NAICS 332911—are critical components in fluid control systems, including fuel, hydraulic, cooling, and ballast systems. Sleeve and slide valve designs are commonly used in applications requiring precise flow regulation or frequent cycling.
Procurements of this type typically involve exacting military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions with qualified products lists. DLA frequently awards these requirements through its automated procurement system to small businesses holding the relevant Federal Supply Class authorization. See the solicitation for exact quantities, delivery schedules, and technical requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Land and Maritime |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7MC27T0074 |
| NAICS | 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 15, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing), which is 1,000 employees or fewer
- Be designated "small" in SAM.gov for this NAICS code
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have any required DLA supply chain qualifications or contracting mechanisms in place (such as a DLA Trading Partner Agreement if applicable)
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, or 8(a) small businesses may receive evaluation preferences if the procurement includes additional socioeconomic provisions, though the base set-aside is simply small business. See the solicitation for any specific certifications required.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand DLA's pricing expectations. DLA typically uses historical pricing data and market research to establish fair and reasonable price ranges. Review past awards for similar National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in the same Federal Supply Class 48 to benchmark your pricing. The DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) provides historical award data.
Verify your SAM registration and FSC authorization. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active through the contract performance period and that your FSC 48 (valves) authorization is current. DLA may require a Qualifying Offer for expanded FSC coverage.
Address technical compliance meticulously. Valve procurements for defense applications require strict adherence to material specifications, pressure ratings, and dimensional standards. Obtain the exact item specification from the solicitation—likely a military standard or commercial item description—and confirm your product fully qualifies. Partial compliance typically results in automatic rejection.
Evaluate your supply chain and lead times. DLA awards frequently include multiple delivery orders over extended periods. Demonstrate reliable manufacturing capacity or established distributor relationships. If the solicitation includes provisions for DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM), confirm your shipping and documentation capabilities.
Consider DLA's Continuous Receipt and Evaluation policy. For synopsized solicitations, DLA may evaluate offers upon receipt rather than holding all submissions until the deadline. Early submission can be advantageous.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T0074 and review all technical specifications, clauses, and evaluation criteria.
Note the compressed timeline: Posted October 4, 2026; responses due October 15, 2026—only 11 days. Given DLA's frequent use of Continuous Receipt and Evaluation, consider submitting before the deadline.
Verify your DIBBS access at dibbs.bsm.dla.mil and confirm you can receive and respond to solicitations electronically through DLA's systems.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →