95--PLATE,FLOOR,METAL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Weapons Support is procuring metal floor plates under a combined synopsis and solicitation. This is a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requirement for standard industrial hardware used in defense applications. Metal floor plates—typically steel or aluminum diamond-plate or tread-plate material—provide slip-resistant flooring and working surfaces for military platforms, facilities, and equipment. These items fall under federal supply classification 95, which covers metal plates and related hardware.
This is a DLA Maritime-related procurement, suggesting the floor plates may support naval vessels, shipyards, or marine-equipment maintenance. DLA Weapons Support manages the supply chain for conventional weapons systems and associated materials across the military services.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Maritime Columbus, DLA Weapons Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE7M227T0054 |
| NAICS | 331221 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 331221 (Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing). To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this industry code and register in the SAM.gov system as a small business. The total set-aside means no large-business competition or subcontracting plans are required.
NAICS 331221 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing hot-rolled steel products such as plates, sheets, and structural shapes. Bidders should verify their primary NAICS classification and that their SBA size standard reflects rolled steel manufacturing. If your firm produces metal floor plates through rolling, pressing, or fabricating processes, this opportunity aligns with your capabilities.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA hardware procurements, competitiveness depends on price, delivery, and conformance to material specifications. Focus on these elements:
- Specification compliance: DLA metal plate awards typically reference military or federal specifications for material grade, thickness, dimensions, and surface pattern. See the solicitation for exact dimensional tolerances, alloy composition, and testing requirements.
- Certifications: Be prepared to provide material test reports, mill certificates, or third-party inspection documentation proving conformance. DLA often requires traceability to the melt source or heat lot.
- Past performance: If you have prior DLA or military sales, highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance history. First-time DLA vendors should emphasize comparable commercial or government contracts.
- Pricing strategy: Review DLA's historical award data for similar SPE7-class items in SAM.gov's contract opportunities archive. Factor in current steel commodity pricing, as DLA awards are typically fixed-price with economic price adjustment clauses rare for standard hardware.
- Shipping and packaging: DLA has specific packaging requirements for metal products to prevent corrosion and damage. See the solicitation for MIL-STD-2073 or commercial packaging instructions.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M227T0054. The notice was posted October 13, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026—a ten-day window that requires prompt action. Verify all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and price submission format before preparing your quote. Given the compressed timeline, confirm your SAM registration is active and your DUNS/UEI information is current.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →