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53--STRAP,WEBBING

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, through its DLA Weapons Support office in Columbus, is seeking suppliers for strap and webbing products. This procurement falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 53—Hardware and Abrasives. The specific items are straps and webbing, which are woven textile products used for securing, lifting, or load-bearing applications in military logistics and equipment.

Manufacturing webbing and straps falls under NAICS 313220, which covers narrow fabric mills and schiffli machine embroidery. Companies in this industry typically produce woven tapes, ribbons, trimmings, and industrial webbing from various fibers including cotton, synthetic, or high-performance materials like nylon and polyester. Military-grade webbing often requires compliance with specific defense standards for strength, durability, and resistance to environmental conditions.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside restriction, meaning any qualified U.S. business—large or small—may submit a bid. The NAICS code 313220 carries a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Small businesses below this threshold may still compete but will not receive preference through a set-aside program.

To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov and have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). If you are new to DLA procurement, you should also review DLA's supplier requirements, which may include quality assurance standards, testing certifications, and compliance with Berry Amendment provisions for textile products. The Berry Amendment restricts DOD purchases of certain textile items to those manufactured in the United States from domestic fibers and materials.

How to put together a competitive bid

For strap and webbing procurement, DLA typically evaluates offers on price and technical compliance. Focus on the following:

Verify your manufacturing capability against the solicitation's technical requirements. Military webbing often references specific military standards (MIL-STD or MIL-DTL specifications) for tensile strength, width, thickness, and weave pattern. See the solicitation for exact specifications.

Assess Berry Amendment compliance. As a textile item for DOD use, your product likely must be 100% U.S.-made from U.S. fibers. Document your supply chain accordingly.

Review testing requirements. DLA may require third-party testing or in-house certified testing for breaking strength, elongation, and environmental resistance. See the solicitation for required certifications.

Understand packaging and marking requirements. DLA supply contracts typically include detailed packaging specifications for military preservation and unit packs.

Evaluate your pricing against historical data. Research past awards for similar FSC 53 items through SAM.gov contract data or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) if accessible.

Consider offering full and partial quantities. DLA sometimes allows split awards or alternate bids—see the solicitation for options.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7LX27U0368. The complete document will contain item descriptions, quantities, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and all submission instructions. Note that responses are due November 12, 2026. Given the lead time between posting and deadline, use this period to verify material availability, confirm testing capabilities, and prepare any required certifications. Submit your offer through the designated system specified in the solicitation before the deadline.

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