48--VALVE,REGULATING,FLUID
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime—specifically DLA Weapons Support at DLA Maritime Columbus—is procuring a regulating fluid valve. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 48, which covers valves and related hardware used in piping systems. Fluid regulating valves control the flow, pressure, or direction of liquids or gases in mechanical systems and are standard components in military and maritime equipment maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations.
NAICS code 332912 applies to "Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing," covering establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic valves, hose fittings, and related components. This includes industrial valves for fluid power systems, control valves, and regulators used in applications ranging from shipboard systems to ground support equipment.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime, DLA Weapons Support (Dept of Defense) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M427Q0041 |
| NAICS | 332912 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 27, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) can submit offers. To qualify, a manufacturer must meet the size standard for NAICS 332912—typically 500 or 1,000 employees depending on specific product classifications (see the solicitation for the applicable size standard and any additional requirements).
Potential bidders should verify their small business status in SAM and ensure their primary NAICS code or an appropriate secondary code matches 332912. Contractors must also be capable of delivering products that meet DLA's quality and conformance requirements for defense supply items, which may include stringent material specifications, testing protocols, and traceability standards.
Firms with experience supplying valves to military or maritime customers, or those holding existing approvals from DLA's Qualifying Activity, may have an advantage. First-time DLA suppliers should anticipate potential qualification hurdles, including first article inspection or source approval processes.
How to put together a competitive bid
For valve procurements, DLA typically evaluates offers on price, technical compliance, and delivery schedule. Consider these steps:
- Obtain the full solicitation package from SAM.gov promptly, as it will contain the detailed specification (likely a DLA standard or military specification such as MIL-DTL, MIL-V, or a commercial item description), packaging requirements, and inspection clauses.
- Verify your manufacturing capabilities against the specific regulating fluid valve requirements—pressure ratings, material composition, port sizes, actuation method, and applicable standards (see the solicitation for exact parameters).
- Check your SAM registration for TIN/CAGE code accuracy, small business representations, and active status through at least the response deadline.
- Review DLA's Qualified Suppliers List (QSL) or Qualified Products Database (QPD)** to determine if pre-qualification is required; for certain critical items, only approved sources may be eligible.
- Calculate landed cost carefully: include all federal contract costs such as packaging, marking, inspection, and shipping to the designated government destination(s)—see the solicitation for delivery terms (likely FOB origin or destination).
- Prepare required representations and certifications, including Buy American Act compliance (or documentation for any applicable exception) and, if applicable, Defense Production Act requirements for domestic sourcing.
- Submit through the designated electronic system before the deadline; Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically require offers through DLA Bid or the specified electronic portal.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation package for SPE7M427Q0041 on SAM.gov immediately to obtain complete technical specifications, inspection requirements, delivery instructions, and all clauses and provisions. Note the firm response deadline of October 27, 2026—late submissions are generally not accepted in DLA competitive procurements. Allow adequate time for system registration, document review, and proposal preparation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →