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48--VALVE,REGULATING,TEMPE

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Weapons Support, part of the Defense Logistics Agency's Maritime Columbus operation, is procuring valves—specifically regulating temperature valves, based on the title classification. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 48, which covers valves in the DOD supply system. The Defense Logistics Agency serves as the Department of Defense's combat logistics support agency, managing global supply chains for military services and other federal customers.

NAICS code 332911 corresponds to Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Companies in this sector manufacture valves for waterworks, municipal and industrial fluid systems, including control valves, gate valves, globe valves, and specialized regulating valves. Temperature-regulating valves typically control the flow of heating or cooling media to maintain set temperature parameters, common in shipboard and industrial mechanical systems.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only certified small businesses under NAICS 332911's size standard (typically 1,000 employees for this code; see the solicitation to confirm) may submit offers. Your business must be:

• Registered and active in SAM.gov with valid entity registration
• Classified as "small" under the applicable NAICS size standard
• Capable of manufacturing or supplying industrial valves meeting DOD technical requirements

Review your SAM.gov profile for small business socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) that may provide additional competitive positioning in future similar opportunities, even though this specific set-aside is unrestricted by socioeconomic category.

How to put together a competitive bid

Valve procurement for DLA Weapons Support typically involves:

Technical compliance: Obtain the full specification package from SAM.gov. DOD valve acquisitions frequently reference military, commercial, or performance specifications. Confirm your product's material certifications, pressure/temperature ratings, and conformance to any required standards (possibly MIL-SPEC, ASTM, or ASME).

Traceability and quality: DLA supply contracts demand rigorous quality systems. Ensure your manufacturing or supply chain can provide material certifications, test reports, and lot traceability. If you are a distributor rather than manufacturer, verify your source's qualifications and your own quality control procedures.

Past performance: Be prepared to document relevant valve supply experience, particularly with DOD or maritime customers. DLA may evaluate prior performance on similar contracts.

Pricing strategy: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often proceed quickly to award. Analyze your total delivered cost including packaging, marking, and shipping to Defense Distribution Depots. DLA uses automated pricing evaluation tools; understand whether this is lowest-price technically acceptable or involves a trade-off analysis.

Packaging and marking: DLA has specific military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073). Factor compliance costs into your pricing.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27Q0031. The complete technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria are contained in the attached documents.

2. Register or verify your SAM.gov status immediately if not current. Processing can take several weeks and is mandatory for award.

3. Note the deadline: November 6, 2026. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often have compressed response timelines. Complete your review and submission preparation promptly.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →