48--VALVE,CHECK
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – specifically DLA Weapons Support at the Columbus office – is seeking to procure check valves. These are mechanical devices that allow fluid to flow in one direction only, preventing backflow in piping systems. Check valves are critical components in marine, industrial, and weapons systems applications where unidirectional flow control is essential for operational safety and system integrity.
In DLA's supply chain role, this acquisition likely supports maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) for Navy and Marine Corps weapons systems, ships, and related infrastructure. The classification code 48 corresponds to valves and fittings in the Federal Supply Classification system, and the specific item name "VALVE,CHECK" indicates a National Stock Number (NSN) item managed through DLA's industrial hardware distribution network.
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the procurement opportunity and the formal solicitation document, streamlining the acquisition process for this requirement.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427T0647 |
| NAICS | 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | 2026-10-23 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside specified in the metadata. All responsible offerors may submit bids, including:
- Small manufacturers certified under NAICS 332911 (1,000-employee threshold)
- Large industrial valve manufacturers
- Nonmanufacturer Rule-compliant small businesses (if applicable based on size standard and solicitation terms)
- Potential DLA industrial hardware suppliers with existing SAM registration and Cage Code
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active CAGE code, and meet any applicable DLA supplier qualification requirements for providing critical safety items. Past performance supplying valves to military or maritime applications would strengthen competitiveness, though not required.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA Maritime valve procurements, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Check valves for military applications must meet stringent material, pressure, temperature, and corrosion-resistance specifications. Review the solicitation for exact dimensional, performance, and testing standards (MIL-SPEC, ASTM, or commercial equivalents). Any deviations require explicit exception documentation.
Traceability and quality: DLA typically requires material certifications, test reports, and lot traceability. Confirm your quality management system can produce the required documentation, including certificates of conformance.
Packaging and marking: Military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073 or commercial equivalents specified in the solicitation) are often evaluated factors. Improper packaging can result in rejection.
Past performance: If you have DLA supply history, highlight on-time delivery and quality ratings from DLA's Vendor Shipment Module. New entrants should demonstrate comparable commercial or maritime valve experience.
Pricing strategy: DLA industrial hardware contracts are typically Fixed-Price. Analyze historical DLA pricing for similar NSNs if available. Consider offering economic price adjustment provisions if the solicitation permits and material costs are volatile.
Shipping and lead time: DLA Weapon Support's Columbus facility serves global military customers. Provide realistic delivery schedules and confirm your capacity to meet surge requirements.
Next steps
Download and read the full solicitation SPE7M427T0647 on SAM.gov immediately—response documents, technical specifications, and evaluation criteria will be contained there, not in this synopsis. Review the exact valve specifications, inspection requirements, and any applicable clauses. The response deadline is October 23, 2026, giving approximately ten days from posting; prepare to submit promptly as DLA Combined Synopsis/Solicitations often have compressed timelines. Verify your SAM registration remains active through the award period.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →