53--SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) needs nonmetallic seals under classification code 53. DLA Land Columbus, part of DLA Weapons Support, handles procurement for the military services' land-based weapon systems and related materiel. Nonmetallic seals are standard industrial components used in mechanical assemblies to prevent leakage of fluids or gases, block contaminants, or maintain pressure differentials. These parts typically serve maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations for military equipment rather than new production programs.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Land Columbus, DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7LX27U0293 |
| NAICS | 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 4, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under NAICS 339991. The Small Business Administration size standard for this industry typically applies; see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold. Your business must be:
- Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Certified as small under the applicable NAICS code
- Any additional DLA requirements for seal and gasket suppliers, such as quality certifications or material traceability standards, should be confirmed in the full solicitation
Manufacturers, distributors, and potentially value-added resellers of industrial sealing products may qualify if they meet the small business size standard and any source qualification requirements DLA specifies.
How to put together a competitive bid
DLA's Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means the notice itself may constitute the full solicitation document—read it carefully to confirm whether further documents are needed.
For industrial seal and gasket contracting:
Verify material specifications precisely: military seal requirements often reference AMS, ASTM, or MIL-spec standards for elastomer compounds, temperature ratings, and chemical compatibility. Deviations usually require advance approval.
Confirm DLA's Qualified Parts List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) requirements; certain seal applications require pre-qualified sources.
Review packaging and labeling requirements; DLA has strict military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073) that differ from commercial practice.
Check for Berry Amendment or Buy American Act applicability; DLA typically requires domestic source preferences for items covered under these statutes.
Evaluate your supply chain for counterfeiting risks; DLA emphasizes supply chain integrity for critical safety items including seals in weapon systems.
Consider DLA's electronic catalog system and whether the item requires National Stock Number (NSN) alignment or engineering drawing availability.
Pricing should account for DLA's volume patterns—individual delivery orders against indefinite delivery contracts can vary significantly.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0293; the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation format means essential terms are likely consolidated in the notice itself, but verify no amendments exist.
Confirm your SAM registration is active and your small business representation is current for NAICS 339991.
Note the deadline: November 4, 2026—ensure sufficient time for any required quotes from material suppliers or subcontractor arrangements before submission.
If the place of performance is relevant to your capacity planning, see the solicitation for shipping and delivery requirements specific to DLA's distribution network.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →