93--RUBBER STRIP
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring rubber strip through a combined synopsis/solicitation. This is a streamlined acquisition approach where the notice serves as both the synopsis of the proposed contract action and the solicitation itself, allowing interested vendors to submit offers without a separate solicitation package.
Rubber strips fall under the broader category of "all other rubber product manufacturing." In federal procurement, this type of item typically serves industrial, mechanical, or equipment-maintenance applications—common needs across DLA's mission to supply military services and federal agencies. The classification code 93 (Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials) indicates this is a supply item rather than a service or construction contract.
DLA Troop Support manages the procurement of food, clothing, textiles, medicines, medical equipment, construction material, and industrial hardware for military customers. Rubber products like strips are standard industrial supply items used in sealing, gasketing, cushioning, or insulation across various military equipment and infrastructure.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8E527T0352 |
| NAICS | 326299 – All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This contract is reserved exclusively for small businesses under a total small business set-aside. To compete, your business must:
- Be certified as small under NAICS 326299. The Small Business Administration size standard for this code is typically 500 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov/size-standards).
- Be registered in SAM.gov with an active registration.
- Have your NAICS 326299 listed in your SAM profile.
No explicit preferences (HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB) are indicated in the metadata, so any qualified small business may bid. If you are a non-small business, you are ineligible for award but may participate as a subcontractor to a small business prime.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the product specifications. Rubber strip covers wide variations in material (natural, synthetic, silicone, EPDM), dimensions, hardness, tolerance, and performance standards. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, applicable military or commercial specifications (such as ASTM, SAE, or MIL standards), and required testing or certifications.
Confirm manufacturing compliance. NAICS 326299 encompasses manufacturers of rubber products not elsewhere classified. If you are a distributor rather than a manufacturer, verify whether the solicitation permits non-manufacturer exceptions or requires domestic production under the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment, both frequently applicable to DLA acquisitions.
Evaluate your supply chain. For rubber materials, consider raw material sourcing, curing capabilities, and quality assurance processes. DLA often requires ISO 9001 or similar quality management certifications.
Assess past performance relevance. If you have delivered rubber products to DLA, other federal agencies, or commercial clients with comparable technical requirements, highlight this in your proposal.
Price competitively. Combined synopsis/solicitations typically favor straightforward, price-competitive offers. Review the solicitation for precise pricing structure (per unit, per lot, with/without options) and factor in all costs including shipping and any required first-article testing.
Submit through designated channel. Follow the solicitation instructions for submission method—likely electronic through DLA's systems or SAM.gov.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E527T0352. The solicitation contains critical details including exact product specifications, packaging and marking requirements, delivery terms, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Note the deadline: Responses are due November 9, 2026. Allow adequate time for any required SAM registration updates, technical clarifications, or sample submissions before this date.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →