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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime at Columbus is procuring gaskets under DLA Weapons Support. Gaskets are mechanical seals used to prevent leakage between mating surfaces in engines, machinery, and fluid systems. In a military supply context, this typically involves procurement of standardized sealing components for weapons systems, vehicles, or related ground equipment maintained by DLA.
The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry (NAICS 336411) produces aircraft and spacecraft components, including related parts such as gaskets designed for demanding operational environments. Gasket requirements in defense procurement often involve specifications for temperature resistance, pressure ratings, material compatibility, and conformance to military standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land and Maritime - Columbus (DLA Weapons Support) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L427U0124 |
| NAICS | 336411 — Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
The solicitation number format (SPE7L4) indicates this is a DLA Land and Maritime procurement. The "U" designation typically denotes an unrestricted or specific contract type variant within DLA's numbering system.
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to HUBZone-certified small businesses under FAR 19.13. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small under the NAICS 336411 size standard (see the solicitation for specific threshold)
- Maintain HUBZone certification in SAM.gov at time of bid submission
- Have at least 35% of employees residing in a HUBZone, or be a principal office located in a HUBZone with certain workforce requirements (see the solicitation for specifics)
Certified HUBZone small businesses in aerospace parts manufacturing, precision machining, or gasket fabrication should evaluate this opportunity. Gasket production capabilities may include cutting, molding, or fabricating from specified materials to meet technical requirements. The HUBZone set-aside significantly narrows the competitive pool, improving odds for qualified firms.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify certification status early. Log into SAM.gov to confirm your HUBZone certification is active through the response deadline. Lapsed certification means immediate disqualification.
Obtain complete specifications. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically incorporate technical documents by reference. Request or download the full solicitation to obtain the gasket specifications, applicable military or commercial standards, and quality requirements. Gasket contracts may reference SAE, ASTM, or MIL-SPEC standards for materials and performance.
Assess production capacity. Review delivery requirements and lot quantities (see the solicitation) against your manufacturing throughput. Gasket contracts may involve small batches or larger recurring orders depending on DLA's inventory position.
Pricing strategy. DLA procurement often uses automated evaluation or lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Research DLA's previous awards for comparable National Stock Numbers (NSNs) in the 5330 or related federal supply classes. The Electronic Data Access (EDA) tool and FPDS reports provide historical pricing context.
Quality systems. Verify your quality management system meets any required standards. Aerospace parts manufacturing frequently requires AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification. Inspect incoming material certificates and maintain lot traceability.
Packaging and marking. DLA has specific packaging requirements, often citing MIL-STD-2073 or commercial equivalents. Noncompliant packaging can cause rejection.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L427U0124. The full document contains gasket specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, evaluation criteria, and exact submission requirements.
Note the firm response deadline: November 16, 2026. Allow adequate time for technical review, pricing validation, and system submission through DLA's designated portal or method specified in the solicitation. HUBZone status verification and any required SAM.gov representations should be completed well before deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →