48--VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
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
DLA Maritime is seeking a supplier for a safety relief valve. This is a standard procurement through the Defense Logistics Agency's weapons and maritime supply chains for industrial valve equipment used in pressure systems. Safety relief valves are critical components that automatically release pressure when systems exceed safe levels, protecting equipment and personnel in military and industrial applications.
NAICS 332911 designates Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Companies in this classification manufacture valves for waterworks, steam, chemical, petroleum, and other industrial uses, including pressure relief and safety valves.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime, DLA Weapons Support (Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7MC27T1038 |
| NAICS | 332911 — Industrial Valve Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside preference. Any qualified business—large or small—may bid, provided you can manufacture or supply industrial valves meeting DLA's technical and quality requirements.
Small businesses are welcome to compete but do not receive preferential status for award. If you are a small manufacturer of safety relief valves or a distributor with established supply relationships, evaluate whether your pricing and delivery capabilities can compete against larger firms.
For manufacturers holding ISO 9001 quality certifications and experience with military or marine standards (MIL-SPEC, ABS, or similar), this represents a direct opportunity. Distributors may also bid if they can demonstrate traceable sourcing and compliance with DLA's qualification requirements for the specific valve specification.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify product资格 first. DLA typically requires valves to meet specific military or federal specifications and often restricts awards to qualified suppliers listed on the applicable Qualified Products List (QPL). Check whether your product or your manufacturer's product is QPL-listed for the specific safety relief valve spec referenced in the solicitation—this is often a mandatory gate for award.
Pricing strategy matters in full and open competition. Without set-aside protections, award typically goes to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Benchmark your material costs, manufacturing throughput, and overhead carefully. DLA awards frequently hinge on small price differentials.
Demonstrate delivery reliability. DLA Maritime and Weapons Support contracts emphasize supply chain certainty. Highlight your production capacity, inventory positioning, and historical on-time delivery performance. If you rely on a manufacturer, secure written confirmation of their commitment and lead times.
Prepare compliant packaging and marking. DLA has strict military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073). Factor these costs into your bid and confirm your capability to execute them, or identify a suitable subcontractor.
Review past performance weighting. see the solicitation for whether this acquisition incorporates past performance as an evaluation factor; if so, prepare relevant references from comparable valve supply contracts.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7MC27T1038. The full document contains the technical specification, qualified products list references, packaging requirements, and exact delivery terms you need to prepare a compliant offer.
Deadline to respond: November 2, 2026.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →