53--SEAL,PLAIN
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Land Columbus (Defense Logistics Agency) is soliciting offers for plain seals, a type of mechanical packing or sealing component used in equipment maintenance and repair. Seals in federal supply classification 53 (Hardware and Abrasives) are standard industrial items that prevent fluid or air leakage in mechanical systems. DLA weapons support activities routinely procure these hardware items to sustain military equipment across multiple weapon systems. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, approved part numbers, and any applicable military or commercial specifications.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Land – Columbus – Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L327T1137 |
| NAICS | 339991 – Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set-Aside – Total program. To bid, your firm must:
- Qualify as a small business under NAICS 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). The current SBA size standard see the solicitation; check SBA.gov for the most current threshold.
- Register in SAM.gov with active status
- Obtain any required DLA qualifications or contractor certifications for selling to DLA Land
- Be capable of manufacturing or supplying plain seals meeting DLA's technical and quality requirements
If you are not yet registered in SAM.gov or need to update your small business representation, do so immediately—processing can take several weeks.
How to put together a competitive bid
DLA hardware solicitations typically award based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. To compete effectively:
- Verify your NAICS match: Confirm your primary NAICS is 339991 or that you have relevant experience in seal/packing manufacturing. DLA may require technical drawings or specification compliance documentation.
- Source material and capacity: Plain seals may require specific elastomer compounds, metals, or approved materials. Ensure you can source compliant raw materials and meet any delivery schedule.
- Check quality requirements: DLA often imposes Mil-Spec or A-A (Army-Air Force) specifications, First Article Testing, or compliance with ISO/AS9100 standards. See the solicitation for exact quality clauses.
- Price strategically: Research historical DLA prices for similar seal part numbers through FPDS or DLA's Customer Interaction Center. Factor in DLA's standard 1% Contract Management Fee and any Prompt Payment discounts.
- Review packaging and labeling: DLA has strict MIL-STD-129 labeling and RFID requirements for shipments to defense distribution centers. Non-compliant deliveries face rejection.
- Consider DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM): You may need to submit advance shipment notices electronically.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L327T1137
- Download all attachments, including specifications, delivery schedule, and clauses
- Note the deadline: November 2, 2026—allow time for SAM registration, technical review, and proposal assembly
- Submit questions through SAM.gov before any Q&A deadline specified in the solicitation
View the official notice on SAM.gov →