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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus is procuring a safety relief valve classified under FSC 48—valves. Safety relief valves are pressure-activated devices used to protect systems from overpressure conditions by automatically releasing excess pressure. These components are critical in maritime, weapons, and other defense applications where system integrity under pressure is essential to operational safety and equipment protection.
Given the DLA Maritime and DLA Weapons Support designations in the agency path, this item likely supports naval vessels, weapons systems, or related infrastructure. Safety relief valves in defense contexts typically must meet stringent military specifications for material performance, leak-tightness, corrosion resistance, and reliable actuation across extreme temperature and pressure ranges.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus / DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7MC27T0798 |
| NAICS | 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 29, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is totally set aside for small businesses under NAICS 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 332911 (currently 1,000 employees)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Match the NAICS code to your SAM profile
- Not be excluded from federal contracting
Manufacturers, value-added distributors, or authorized resellers of industrial valves may qualify if small business size standards are met. If you are a non-manufacturer, see the solicitation for any applicable non-manufacturer waiver provisions or supplier requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
DLA purchasing for industrial valves typically evaluates on price and delivery rather than complex technical proposals, but precision matters:
Technical compliance: Obtain the complete item specification from the solicitation. Safety relief valves often carry military or commercial specifications (e.g., MIL-V, ASME, or NAVSEA standards). Request the drawing, material specification, pressure-temperature ratings, and any required certifications (NIST traceability, material test reports, pressure testing documentation).
Quality assurance: DLA suppliers must often meet DLA qualifying activity requirements or approved source listings. Verify whether your valve model is already qualified or if qualification is required. If unqualified, determine if first-article testing or source approval is necessary—this affects lead time and cost.
Delivery precision: DLA tracks supplier delivery performance rigorously. Quote realistic delivery dates. Late deliveries damage your past performance score and can trigger default termination.
Past performance: If you have prior DLA or military valve sales, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance records.
Pricing: Research DLA historical pricing for comparable NSN items if available. Factor in all costs including special packaging, marking per MIL-STD-129, and shipping to the designated DLA depot.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T0798
- Review the complete item description, specification, and delivery requirements—these are not in the metadata and are essential for pricing
- Confirm your business qualifies as small under NAICS 332911
- Verify SAM.gov registration is current and includes this NAICS code
- Note the deadline: October 29, 2026—submit through SAM.gov or the designated DLA electronic procurement system before the close time stated in the full notice
View the official notice on SAM.gov →