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56--CLAMP,EDGE,MATING

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 27 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking suppliers for edge mating clamps, a type of hardware used to secure or connect edges of materials in military equipment and systems. These are standard industrial fastening components that fall under Federal Supply Classification 56 (Construction and Building Materials), indicating procurement through DLA's supply chain for military construction, maintenance, and repair operations.

DLA Troop Support manages procurement for materials that sustain military installations and equipment worldwide. Edge mating clamps serve critical functions in joining structural elements, sealing junctions, or maintaining alignment between mating surfaces in various military applications.

Key facts

Important timing note: This solicitation was posted October 20, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026 — giving offerors one week to prepare and submit bids.

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses only under a total small business set-aside. Your business must meet size standards for NAICS 213113 (Support Activities for Mining), which carries a size standard of 500 employees (see the solicitation for any exceptions or alternate size standards that may apply).

You will need:

• Active SAM.gov registration (mandatory for all federal awards)
• Valid DUNS/UEI number
• Appropriate Federal Supply Schedule or open market eligibility

Firms currently in the industrial hardware, fastening systems, or military supply sectors with experience meeting military specifications should evaluate this opportunity. Prior DLA supplier experience is advantageous but not required; understanding of defense packaging and shipping requirements is essential.

How to put together a competitive bid

For part-number hardware solicitations like this:

Pricing strategy: Research DLA's historical pricing for comparable clamps through FPDS or SAM.gov contract data. DLA awards typically favor lowest-price technically acceptable offers for standard hardware.

Technical compliance: Obtain the exact specification or part number referenced in the full solicitation. Military clamps frequently require specific materials, finishes (e.g., cadmium plating, stainless steel), or dimensional tolerances. Submitting non-conforming product results in automatic rejection.

Past performance: Document any Prior DLA or military sales of similar fasteners, including delivery performance metrics. First-time DLA suppliers should emphasize ISO certification, quality management systems, or commercial equivalent experience.

Delivery capability: Assess whether you can meet required delivery schedules — DLA Troop Support emphasizes supply chain reliability for worldwide distribution. Confirm your capacity to package and ship to DLA depots per MIL-STD-2073 requirements.

Provision & clause review: Combined Synopsis/Solicitations incorporate terms by reference. Verify acceptance of FAR 52.212-4 (Commercial Terms) or applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E626Q0702 — essential details including quantities, specifications, packaging requirements, and exact delivery terms are contained in the attached documents

2. Confirm your SAM registration is current and active; registrations lapse after 365 days

3. Submit your response before October 27, 2026 — the compressed seven-day window leaves minimal margin for preparation or technical questions

4. Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with any specification questions; do not assume commercial equivalents qualify

View the official notice on SAM.gov →