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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 (Columbus) is seeking to award a contract for an "Insert Kit, Silo, Air" under DLA Weapons Support. This falls within DLA's standard procurement of spare parts and sustainment equipment in support of weapons systems and related military infrastructure.

The item name signals a specialized kit likely used with or within an air silo system—possibly environmental sealing, cushioning, or protective insert components. NAICS 334511 refers to "Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing." However, DLA often uses this NAICS for a broad range of electronic and electromechanical items procured through its supply chains. If your firm operates under this NAICS or has manufactured similar sustainment kits for military applications, this opportunity warrants closer examination.

Because there is no set-aside designation, this contract is unrestricted and open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size.

Key facts

Who can bid

Any qualified U.S. business—small or large—may bid on this unrestricted procurement. To be competitive, you should:

• Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration
• Hold or qualify for NAICS 334511 as your primary or relevant NAICS
• Have acceptable DLA past performance ratings or be prepared to demonstrate manufacturing and quality capabilities
• Meet any applicable defense federal acquisition regulation supplement (DFARS) requirements for item traceability, counterfeit prevention, and military specifications

Small businesses without prior DLA awards should assess whether they can meet DLA's vendor shipment module (VSM) requirements and any source inspection or first article testing obligations that may apply to this item.

How to put together a competitive bid

For a DLA spare parts procurement of this type, focus on the following specifics:

Technical compliance: DLA solicitations for "kit" items typically include detailed military specification (MIL-SPEC) drawings, parts lists, and packaging requirements. Obtain the full technical data package referenced in the solicitation and verify your ability to manufacture or source every component to specification.

Pricing strategy: DLA Land supply contracts are frequently awarded on lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Review DLA's historical pricing for comparable NSNs if available through DLA's Customer Interaction Center or procurement history databases. Factor in all costs including source inspection, special packaging, and potential first article approval.

Quality certifications: ISO 9001 or AS9100 may be relevant depending on the end-item application. Review whether the solicitation invokes DFARS 252.246-7003 (notification of counterfeit parts) or other supply chain integrity clauses.

Delivery performance: DLA tracks vendor delivery performance rigorously. Propose realistic delivery dates you can meet; late deliveries affect your ability to win future DLA awards.

Next steps

Review the full Combined Synopsis/Solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7L127T3102. The complete document will contain the approved item name and description, quantity, unit of issue, inspection and acceptance criteria, packaging requirements, and all applicable contract clauses.

Note the firm response deadline of November 12, 2026—DLA typically does not accept late bids. Submit questions through the SAM.gov portal if technical or contractual provisions require clarification before proposal preparation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →