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53--MOUNT,RESILIENT,WEAPON

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring weapon resilient mounts—hardware components designed to absorb shock and vibration for mounted weapon systems on military platforms. This falls under DLA's core mission of supplying spare parts and sustainment material to the Armed Services.

Weapon resilient mounts are critical for maintaining accuracy, reliability, and service life of crew-served and vehicle-mounted weapons. These components typically feature elastomeric or spring-dampened isolators that protect both the weapon and its mounting structure from recoil forces, terrain-induced vibration, and operational impacts. Small businesses in precision metal fabrication, defense component manufacturing, or shock/vibration isolation specialties may find this opportunity aligns with existing capabilities.

NAICS 332994 classifies this as "Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing"—a sector that includes manufacturing parts and accessories for weapons without ammunition. DLA Aviation frequently sources such items through its long-term contracting programs to maintain military readiness across multiple weapon platforms.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no small business set-aside, meaning large and small businesses compete on equal footing. However, small businesses registered under NAICS 332994 with appropriate manufacturing credentials remain eligible and should evaluate whether their pricing and capacity can compete effectively against larger defense contractors.

To bid, your firm must have:

• Active SAM.gov registration
• Valid CAGE code
• Compliance with DFARS clauses applicable to DLA supply contracts
• Past performance or technical capability to manufacture to military specifications (likely MIL-STD or military detail drawings)

Manufacturers already serving DLA's prime vendor programs or holding existing contracts for similar weapon mount families may have competitive advantages due to established technical data packages and logistics integration.

How to put together a competitive bid

Since no set-aside applies, cost discipline and responsiveness to technical requirements are paramount:

Technical compliance: Request or locate the applicable military specification and any First Article Test requirements through the solicitation documentation. Weapon mounts frequently require material certifications, traceability, and specific surface treatments (parkerizing, cadmium plating alternatives, etc.). See the solicitation for exact specifications.

Pricing strategy: DLA Aviation typically evaluates on total evaluated price including shipping to its distribution points. Understand whether this is a firm-fixed-price line item or requires economic price adjustment provisions for long-lead materials.

Quality certifications: AS9100 or ISO 9001 registration strengthens proposals; actual requirements appear in the solicitation. Verify whether this contract flows through DLA's Electronic Catalog (ECAT) or requires delivery to specific depot locations.

Past performance: Prepare relevant citations for similar weapon mount or shock isolation component deliveries, especially to DOD customers. The Source Selection Evaluation Board weights this heavily in unrestricted competitions.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A727T2126 to capture technical specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and all contractual clauses. Note the firm response deadline of November 4, 2026—DLA typically does not extend deadlines for routine item procurements. Download technical data packages early, as controlled distribution may require additional credentials.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →