53--GASKET
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support office in Columbus is seeking to procure gaskets. Gaskets are mechanical seals used to fill the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. In a military supply context, gaskets support weapons systems maintenance and repair operations across the Department of Defense.
This is a DLA Land and Maritime procurement, meaning the items will likely enter DLA's supply chain for distribution to military maintenance facilities, depots, and operational units. The specific application or weapon system platform is not indicated in the available metadata—see the solicitation for the complete item description, technical specifications, and approved sources.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime, Weapons Support (Columbus) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7LX27U0397 |
| NAICS | 213113 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 17, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
The NAICS code 213113 corresponds to Support Activities for Mining, which in federal procurement often serves as a catch-all or placeholder classification for certain supply and logistics activities rather than direct mining operations. Small businesses should verify this classification aligns with their SAM.gov registrations.
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov and possess a current, active registration
- Meet the small business size standard associated with NAICS 213113 (typically 500 employees for this code, but confirm current SBA size standards)
- Include your DUNS/UEI and CAGE code in your response
- Certify as small at the time of offer and at time of award
No other socioeconomic preference programs (such as HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) are indicated as requirements. Therefore, any eligible small business concern may compete, provided it can furnish the required gaskets to DLA's technical and quality standards.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand DLA's commercial item practices. DLA frequently buys hardware items under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 commercial item procedures. Review whether the solicitation cites commercial item acquisition, which may streamline requirements.
Source and technical compliance. Gaskets come in numerous materials, dimensions, temperature ratings, and Mil-Spec configurations. See the solicitation for the exact NSN (National Stock Number), specification, or drawing number. Obtain the applicable military or commercial specification—often available through the DLA Assist database or ASSIST Online—to verify your product meets all dimensional, material, and performance requirements.
Pricing strategy. Research DLA's historical prices for comparable gaskets through tools like the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) resources or FPDS.gov awarded contract data. Factor in DLA's standard terms: prompt payment discounts, FOB destination requirements, and any Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings if invoked.
Packaging and marking. DLA supply contracts typically require strict adherence to MIL-STD packaging standards and military shipping label requirements. Noncompliance can result in rejection.
Quality assurance. Be prepared to demonstrate traceability, material certifications, and lot control. DLA may require QSLD (Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors) participation or material test reports.
Submission mechanics. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically invite offers through DLA Internet Bid Bond Application (DIBBS) or the specified electronic system. Do not wait until the deadline; system issues or mandatory registration verifications can delay submission.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0397 or the notice title.
- Review the complete item description, specifications, and clauses not provided in this metadata summary.
- Note the firm response deadline of November 17, 2026—late submissions are inadmissible in federal procurement.
- Verify SAM.gov registration status well in advance; expired registrations automatically disqualify an offeror.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →