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, operating through DLA Maritime Columbus and DLA Weapons Support, intends to procure check valves under Federal Supply Classification 48 (Valves). Check valves are mechanical devices that permit fluid to flow through a system in one direction while preventing reverse flow. They are common components in piping systems across military maritime applications, including fuel lines, cooling systems, ballast systems, and other fluid handling equipment on naval vessels and support infrastructure.
This procurement falls under NAICS 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Companies in this industry manufacture various valve types—including check valves, gate valves, globe valves, and ball valves—typically from metal alloys suitable for demanding operating environments. For DLA Maritime applications, valves must often meet military specifications and naval shipboard standards for pressure ratings, corrosion resistance, and reliability.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime / DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7MC27T0469 |
| NAICS | 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses registered in NAICS 332911. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code. For NAICS 332911, the size standard see the solicitation or verify at SBA.gov, though industrial valve manufacturing generally falls under employee-based thresholds.
You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, and your entity should have the appropriate NAICS code in your SAM profile. If you lack this NAICS code, update your SAM registration before bidding.
Given DLA's role as a logistics agency, previous experience supplying to DLA or other defense customers is advantageous but not necessarily required. Your firm should be capable of manufacturing or sourcing check valves to applicable military or commercial specifications.
How to put together a competitive bid
For industrial valve solicitations, DLA typically evaluates on price and technical compliance. Focus your preparation on:
Specification review: Obtain and examine the full technical specifications referenced in the solicitation—potentially MIL-STD, MIL-V, or commercial equivalent standards. DLA Maritime valves often require specific materials (bronze, stainless steel, monel), pressure classes, and end connections (flanged, threaded, butt-weld).
Source of supply verification: Confirm you can manufacture the exact configuration or have authorized distribution rights if acting as a supplier. DLA often requires brand name or equal justification if deviating from specified products.
Quality certifications: Naval supply contracts frequently require ISO 9001 registration, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity compliance, and potentially weld or NDE certifications depending on valve construction.
Delivery performance: DLA tracks supplier delivery ratings. Propose realistic delivery schedules you can meet; late deliveries affect future eligibility.
Past performance: Prepare documentation of comparable valve deliveries, especially to military or marine customers.
Review Berry Amendment requirements for domestic sourcing of specialty metals if applicable to this valve type.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T0469. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice may serve as both announcement and bid document—read thoroughly to determine if additional submission requirements apply.
Critical deadline: Responses are due October 23, 2026. This ten-day window suggests urgency; confirm whether this is sufficient time for your organization to prepare a compliant proposal, or if questions need immediate submission to the contracting officer.
Verify your SAM registration is active and contains NAICS 332911. If you are new to DLA supply, consider registering with DLA's Vendor Shipment Module and reviewing DLA's supplier resources at dla.mil.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →