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48--VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 29 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Maritime is seeking suppliers for valve, safety relief items under the Industrial Valves Manufacturing classification. Safety relief valves are pressure-relieving devices used to protect equipment and systems from overpressure conditions in marine, weapons, and industrial environments. These are critical components in fluid systems where pressure buildup could cause equipment damage or operational failure.

This procurement is for the Defense Logistics Agency's maritime and weapons support operations, which supply spare parts and maintenance items to Navy and other military sea services. DLA Maritime Columbus handles sustainment for naval weapons systems and associated platform support, meaning these valves likely support shipboard mechanical systems, weapons platforms, or related industrial infrastructure.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted solicitation—no small business set-aside applies. Any responsible offeror, regardless of size, may submit a bid. However, NAICS 332911 carries a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,000 employees. Businesses at or below this threshold qualify as small for this procurement and may want to highlight this status if pursuing subcontracting opportunities or future set-aside competitions.

Given DLA's role as a supply chain manager, bidders likely need:

• Experience manufacturing or supplying industrial valves to military or commercial marine standards
• Ability to meet ** MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, or other defense technical requirements** commonly applied to shipboard equipment
• Existing or obtainable CAGE code and active SAM.gov registration
• Willingness to accept DLA Terms and Conditions, including Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) invoicing and Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) compliance

How to put together a competitive bid

Since this is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, the notice itself may constitute the full solicitation document—bid instructions and specifications should be accessible directly from SAM.gov without a separate solicitation phase.

Technical compliance: Safety relief valves for defense applications typically require specific pressure ratings, materials certifications (often DFARS-compliant or domestic source requirements), and testing documentation. See the solicitation for exact specifications.

Pricing strategy: DLA buys on a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for many spares. Review any historical pricing data or similar awarded contracts in the DLA Aviation/Maritime databases. Factor in special packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-129 labeling is standard for DLA shipments).

Past performance: Document any prior DLA, Navy, or maritime valve supply experience. DLA's Vendor Past Performance Information Retrieval System (VPIRS) scores matter for future opportunities even when LPTA applies.

Delivery reliability: DLA emphasizes on-time delivery metrics. Propose realistic delivery schedules you can meet.

Quality certifications: ISO 9001, AS9100, or NQA-1 certifications may be advantageous depending on application; see the solicitation for requirements.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M027T0418
2. Review technical drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements—these determine whether your product qualifies without costly engineering changes
3. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active through the delivery period
4. Note the deadline: October 29, 2026—submit before the stated time; DLA typically does not accept late bids
5. Register in DLA's systems if new to Defense supply chain (WAWF, VSM, and sometimes iRAPT)

For questions or to request drawings, use the contracting officer contact information in the full SAM.gov notice.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →