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95--SHEET,METAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring sheet metal products through this combined synopsis/solicitation. Sheet metal is a fundamental material used across military construction, equipment fabrication, maintenance, and repair operations. DLA Troop Support manages the supply chain for construction and equipment needs across the armed services, making this a recurring requirement typical of DLA's role as the Department of Defense's logistics combat support agency.

The classification code 95 indicates nonmetallic fabricated materials or related items in the federal supply classification system, though the title specifies metal sheet products. NAICS 331491 corresponds to "Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding," which covers the manufacturing of sheet metal from metals such as nickel, lead, zinc, tin, titanium, and other nonferrous metals. This suggests the requirement involves specialized sheet metal rather than common steel or aluminum products.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to certified HUBZone small business concerns under FAR 19.13. To compete, your business must:

• Be certified as a HUBZone small business in the Small Business Administration's Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and SAM.gov
• Maintain HUBZone qualification at the time of offer submission and contract award
• Meet the size standard for NAICS 331491, which is typically 500 employees for this industry
• Be at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, or an Indian tribe
• Have its principal office located in a historically underutilized business zone

HUBZone status is verified through SBA's geocoding system based on your business address. Ensure your SAM.gov profile is current and reflects active HUBZone certification before preparing your offer.

How to put together a competitive bid

For nonferrous sheet metal manufacturing:

Verify production capability: Confirm your facility can produce the specific alloy, gauge, dimensions, and temper required. The solicitation will specify technical requirements including ASTM or military specifications. See the solicitation for exact material grades and tolerances.

Understand DLA's quality requirements: DLA typically requires ISO 9001 registration or equivalent quality systems. First Article Testing (FAT) may be required for new suppliers. Review the Quality Assurance provisions carefully.

Pricing strategy: Factor in volatile nonferrous metal commodity pricing (nickel, zinc, titanium). Consider whether the solicitation allows economic price adjustment clauses or requires firm fixed pricing. DLA's Standard Delivery Schedule and FOB terms will affect your landed cost calculation.

Past performance: Highlight comparable manufacturing contracts, especially DLA or other federal supply contracts. Document on-time delivery rates and quality metrics.

Packaging and marking: DLA has specific military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073) that may apply. Noncompliant packaging is a common cause of rejection.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E927T0151. The combined synopsis/solicitation format means the full document for quotation should be available directly in the notice. Review all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses before preparing your offer.

Critical deadline: Responses are due October 26, 2026. Ensure submission through SAM.gov or the designated method well before the deadline, accounting for any system processing time. Given the 12-day posting-to-deadline window, expedited review of requirements is advisable.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →