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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring gate valves under this combined synopsis/solicitation. Gate valves are industrial valves that open by lifting a rectangular or circular gate (wedge) out of the path of the fluid. They are commonly used in pipelines to control flow with minimal pressure drop when fully open, making them essential components in fluid handling systems for maritime, industrial, and defense applications.

DLA Maritime, specifically DLA Maritime Columbus and its Weapons Support division, manages this acquisition. DLA Maritime serves as the primary logistics provider for the U.S. Navy and other maritime services, supplying critical parts and equipment needed to maintain operational readiness of naval vessels and systems. Gate valves in military contexts typically must meet stringent specifications for corrosion resistance, pressure ratings, and durability in demanding marine environments.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses only under the total small business set-aside program. The awarding agency is DLA Maritime Columbus, a component of the Defense Logistics Agency that handles weapons and maritime support.

Your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing)
• Have active registration in SAM.gov with current representations and certifications
• Meet any applicable size standards for this NAICS code

NAICS 332911 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial valves, including gate valves, globe valves, check valves, and similar fluid control devices. If your business manufactures or supplies industrial valves and qualifies as small under SBA size standards, you are eligible to compete.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's quality requirements: DLA Maritime typically requires valves meeting military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial equivalents with strict material traceability, pressure testing, and conformance certifications. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements.

Review the DLA procurement process: This combined synopsis/solicitation likely includes both the notice and complete solicitation documents. Access the full package on SAM.gov to identify:

• Required valve specifications (size, pressure class, material, end connections)
• Drawing and technical data package requirements
• Past performance or quality system requirements
• Packaging and marking standards (often MIL-STD-129 or DLA-specific)

Prepare your technical response: Industrial valve contracts require detailed technical data. Ensure you can provide material certifications, test reports, and manufacturing process documentation. DLA often requires first article testing or approval for new suppliers.

Price competitively: DLA uses automated best value tradeoffs and may evaluate on price alone for simplified acquisitions. Understand your manufacturing costs and supply chain for raw materials (typically brass, bronze, carbon steel, stainless steel, or exotic alloys for marine service).

Verify your supply chain: Lead times for castings, forgings, or specialty materials can extend delivery schedules. Confirm your ability to meet any required delivery dates.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T1039 to obtain complete specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria
• Note the deadline: Responses are due November 2, 2026
• Verify your SAM.gov registration is active and entity information current before preparing your offer
• Contact the contracting officer through SAM.gov if clarification is needed, following any instructions in the full solicitation

View the official notice on SAM.gov →