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48--VALVE ASSEMBLY,MANI

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 at DLA Maritime Columbus is procuring a valve assembly, manifold-related item for defense logistics supply chains. The National Stock Number classification 48 falls under hardware and abrasives commodities that DLA manages for military customers. This is a straightforward parts procurement typical of DLA's role as the Department of Defense's primary logistics combat support agency—sourcing industrial components to maintain weapons systems, platforms, and support equipment across the armed services.

NAICS 332911 designates industrial valve manufacturing, covering establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing valves, pipe fittings, and related products from metal. The small business set-aside indicates DLA expects this requirement can be met by a qualified small manufacturer or distributor in this industrial category.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to total small business set-aside bidders. To qualify, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 332911 size standards (the Small Business Administration establishes employee or revenue thresholds for industrial valve manufacturing—verify current limits at SBA.gov)
• Have valid active registration in SAM.gov at time of proposal submission
• Meet any DLA-specific qualifications for supplying to the federal supply system, including quality certifications the solicitation may specify

Non-small businesses and foreign entities without appropriate small business status cannot bid as prime contractors. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may participate if structured to meet small business requirements and SBA affiliation rules.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA industrial parts procurements, focus on these elements:

Pricing competitiveness. DLA awards frequently on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Research your material costs, manufacturing or sourcing economics, and overhead carefully. Historical pricing databases like FPDS.gov or past DLA awards for similar NSN items can inform your strategy.

Technical compliance. The valve assembly must meet precise military specifications or commercial item descriptions referenced in the solicitation. Obtain and review the applicable performance specification before bidding to confirm your product qualifies.

Small business documentation. Prepare your SAM small business representation, size certification, and any relevant socioeconomic status documentation (WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) if applicable—though this is a general small business set-aside, additional statuses may help in other DLA opportunities.

Past performance and quality systems. DLA evaluates supplier performance history through its Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). If you're new to DLA, emphasize your commercial quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100) and any defense industry experience.

Delivery feasibility. Assess production lead times against required delivery schedules. DLA supply contracts often include rating tools that penalize late deliveries.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T0076 to review technical specifications, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, and exact delivery terms.

2. Confirm your SAM registration is active and reflects current small business status information.

3. Note the deadline: Responses are due October 15, 2026. DLA Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically move on compressed timelines—allow adequate time for proposal preparation, pricing validation, and submission system testing if using DLA's electronic procurement platforms.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →