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69--TRAINING AID,SMALL ARM

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT MEDICAL.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

This is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement for training aids related to small arms—equipment used to train military personnel on firearms handling, operation, and maintenance. Training aids in this category can include items such as dummy weapons, cutaway models, replicas, or other instructional devices that allow safe training without live ammunition. The specific configurations and quantities are not provided in the notice metadata; see the solicitation for exact item descriptions and requirements.

DLA Troop Support's Medical directorate oversees this procurement, though the work itself falls under "other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing" per the assigned NAICS code—a classification that covers a broad range of defense-related manufacturing and supply activities.

Key facts

Who can bid

Only SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) that are eligible under FAR 19.15 may bid on this set-aside. To qualify, your business must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens
• Have women manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• Be certified as a WOSB through the SBA's Certification Hub at certify.sba.gov or an equivalent SBA-approved process
• Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 336413, which is typically measured by employee count or annual receipts (see the solicitation for the specific standard)

Non-WOSB firms, including public service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and standard small businesses, are not eligible to compete. Joint ventures may participate if they meet SBA's joint venture requirements for WOSB set-asides and the WOSB partner holds the requisite certification.

How to put together a competitive bid

For defense supply contracts, DLA evaluates bids primarily on price, technical compliance, and past performance. Given this is a training aid for small arms:

Pricing strategy: Research DLA's historical pricing for similar training aids through SAM.gov's contract data or the FPDS database. DLA often awards to technically acceptable lowest-price offerors—sharpen your cost structure, but avoid unsustainable bids that jeopardize performance.

Technical compliance: Small arms training aids must meet military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or commercial descriptions referenced in the solicitation. See the solicitation for exact item specifications, acceptance criteria, and any required first article testing or sample submissions.

Supply chain readiness: Confirm your manufacturing or sourcing capability for defense-grade materials. DLA requires reliable delivery schedules; demonstrate production capacity and contingency plans.

Past performance: If you lack DLA experience, highlight comparable defense contracts or law enforcement training equipment deliveries. Incomplete past performance submissions weaken competitiveness.

Registrations: Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active, your CAGE code is current, and any required DLA-specific qualifications (such as qualification as a DLA Land and Maritime supplier) are completed.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number SPE2DS27T0674. The complete document contains item specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, inspection clauses, and submission instructions. Note the firm response deadline of October 20, 2026—DLA typically does not accept late submissions. Begin your SBA WOSB certification renewal or application immediately if not currently certified, as processing can take several weeks.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →