53--SPRING,HELICAL,TORSION
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is procuring spring, helical, torsion items—a category of mechanical hardware used in weapons systems and related defense equipment. These are coiled springs designed to resist rotational forces, commonly found in military applications such as trigger mechanisms, doors, hatches, and various rotating assemblies on ground vehicles, weapons platforms, and support equipment.
DLA Land Columbus, specifically DLA Weapons Support, manages this acquisition. DLA Weapons Support handles procurement for conventional ammunition, weapons systems, and related spare parts across the military services. Springs in this classification are typically produced to strict military specifications (MIL-SPEC) and may require specific material certifications, heat treatment, and performance testing. See the solicitation for exact specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Land Columbus, Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7L427U0039 |
| NAICS | 332613 – Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively reserved for small businesses under NAICS 332613 (Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing). To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code—currently 500 employees—and be verified as small in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
You must manufacture springs or have established relationships with spring manufacturers capable of producing to military specifications. DLA typically requires suppliers to hold a DLA Qualification for the specific item or demonstrate the ability to meet qualifying requirements. If you are not currently a DLA spring supplier, see the solicitation for qualification pathways or potential first-article testing requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA total small business set-asides on hardware items like springs, focus on these elements:
Pricing and delivery: DLA awards typically go to the lowest technically acceptable offer. Research DLA's historical pricing for similar National Stock Numbers (NSNs) using the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FPDS data. Factor in material costs—spring-grade steel, stainless steel, or specialty alloys—and lead times for raw materials, which can fluctuate significantly.
Compliance with specifications: Military springs require adherence to detailed specifications (potentially ASTM, AMS, or MIL-SPRF series). Obtain the referenced specification from the solicitation and confirm your manufacturing process meets all dimensional, load, torque, fatigue life, and surface finish requirements.
Quality certifications: Expect requirements for ISO 9001 or AS9100 registration, and possibly specific DLA quality approvals. If first-article inspection is required, build that timeline and cost into your bid.
Packaging and marking: DLA has strict military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073 or commercial equivalents). Understand whether Unit Pack or Intermediate Pack specifications apply.
Past performance: Highlight similar DLA or defense spring contracts, including on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation for SPE7L427U0039 on SAM.gov to obtain the complete specifications, quantity, packaging requirements, and any applicable clauses. Note the firm response deadline of October 23, 2026—DLA typically does not accept late bids for streamlined acquisitions. Register or update your SAM.gov registration immediately if needed, and verify your small business status is current.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →