53--LOCK SET,RIM
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land Columbus is seeking suppliers for a lock set, rim under Federal Supply Classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives). This is a hardware procurement through the Defense Logistics Agency's weapons support channel, which typically provides spare parts, components, and maintenance supplies for military weapons systems and related equipment.
Rim lock sets are surface-mounted locking devices commonly used on doors where bored-through installation isn't practical. In a military logistics context, these may support facility maintenance, armory security, vehicle compartments, or equipment storage. DLA Land Columbus serves as a regional distribution point for the Army and other services, so this item likely feeds into broader supply chains rather than direct installation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Columbus / DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L127U0089 |
| NAICS | 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies. Under NAICS 332510, eligible bidders include manufacturers of hardware products, including lock sets, builders' hardware, and related metal goods. Firms currently in the hardware manufacturing or distribution space with experience supplying commercial or government customers may compete.
Because DLA often requires products to meet specific military standards or commercial equivalents, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with any applicable specifications. If your firm is not the original manufacturer, you may still bid as a distributor or supplier, though DLA's procurement regulations may require certain certifications or traceability documentation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For hardware items like rim lock sets under DLA, consider these practical steps:
Verify your product match. Compare your product against any referenced National Stock Number (NSN), part number, or specification in the full solicitation. DLA buys to exact configurations, not general descriptions.
Check your SAM registration and CAGE code. Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory. Ensure your CAGE code is current and any required representations are up to date.
Review DLA's quality requirements. Hardware for military applications may require source inspection, first article testing, or compliance with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial item descriptions. See the solicitation for specific quality clauses.
Evaluate your pricing structure. Consider DLA's historical usage data if available, and price competitively against potential large-volume distributors. DLA Land Columbus awards often include delivery across multiple shipments to various destinations.
Assess your supply chain capacity. Ensure you can meet any required delivery schedule and maintain stock if this is a recurring requirement.
Submit through SAM.gov. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically allow direct electronic quotation submission; follow the exact format and deadline specified.
Next steps
Download and read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127U0089. The complete document will contain the actual quantity, specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and any clauses not reflected in the synopsis metadata. Note the response deadline of October 30, 2026—late submissions are not accepted. If specifications are unclear, use the points of contact listed in the full solicitation to ask questions promptly.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →