53--PIN,STRAIGHT,HEADED
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime—specifically DLA Weapons Support in Columbus—is seeking to procure pin, straight, headed hardware items. These are fastening components used in mechanical assemblies, typically featuring a cylindrical shaft with a formed head on one end to prevent pull-through and provide a bearing surface.
This award falls under NAICS 332618: Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, which covers establishments that manufacture miscellaneous fabricated metal products not classified elsewhere. Straight-headed pins are standard industrial hardware across defense systems, appearing in weapons platforms, ground vehicles, and maintenance operations where secure mechanical retention is required.
The DLA Weapons Support organization manages the supply chain for conventional ammunition, weapons, and related hardware to all U.S. military services. Procurement through DLA typically involves standardized stock items managed under the Federal Supply Class 53 (hardware and abrasives), ensuring interoperability and consistent quality across defense applications.
Since no set-aside is specified, this opportunity appears open to all responsible offerors regardless of socioeconomic status—though small businesses remain competitive in this commodity space through DLA's traditional supplier networks.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Land and Maritime / DLA Weapons Support, Columbus |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L127T3168 |
| NAICS | 332618 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None specified |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
Any responsible business—small or large—may submit an offer unless a set-aside restriction appears in the full solicitation. For NAICS 332618, the Small Business Administration size standard is typically 500 employees, meaning manufacturers and distributors under this threshold qualify as small businesses for federal set-aside purposes (though this specific procurement carries no formal set-aside).
Eligible bidders likely include:
- Domestic manufacturers with metal fabrication capabilities (cold heading, machining, or grinding)
- Authorized distributors holding existing relationships with approved original equipment manufacturers
- Small businesses registered in SAM.gov with active CAGE codes and appropriate FSC 53 supply experience
DLA Land and Maritime requires suppliers to meet Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards, including domestic source restrictions under Berry Amendment provisions for certain metal components. Potential bidders should verify whether their supply chain satisfies these requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Straight-headed pins are defined by precise specifications—material grade, head diameter and height, shank diameter and length, surface finish, hardness, and tolerances. The solicitation likely references a Military Standard (MS), National Aerospace Standard (NAS), or DLA Drawing number. Obtain and review this specification before quoting.
Source certified materials. DFARS specialty metals clauses frequently apply to steel and titanium fasteners. Ensure your mill certificates and test reports comply with DFARS 252.225-7009 or related provisions if specified.
Price for volume and packaging. DLA procurements often involve multi-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity structures or direct delivery to Defense Distribution Centers. Account for VCI packaging, barcoding (MIL-STD-129), and RFID requirements in your pricing.
Demonstrate past performance. Document comparable DLA, military, or commercial aerospace/industrial deliveries. Include quality certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001) and any DCMA-accepted manufacturing processes.
Submit through DLA's electronic systems. Offers for DLA weapons hardware typically route through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) rather than SAM.gov direct submission—verify the correct portal in the solicitation.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127T3168 or the posted date of November 1, 2026. Review all technical drawings, packaging requirements, and delivery terms. Note that responses are due November 9, 2026—an eight-day window from posting that demands prompt attention to detail specification retrieval and supplier coordination.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →