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95--SHEET,METAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring metal sheets under this combined synopsis/solicitation. This falls within DLA's core mission of supplying construction and equipment materials to U.S. military forces. Metal sheet products in federal supply classification code 95 are standard industrial items used across defense maintenance, repair, and operations activities—typically involving flat-rolled aluminum or other metal products cut to specified dimensions and tolerances.

The work aligns with NAICS 331491 (Nonferrous Metal [except Copper and Aluminum] Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding), though the classification may also encompass related metal forming operations depending on the specific material specified. See the solicitation for exact product specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to SBA-certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs) that meet the program's eligibility requirements under FAR 19.15. To compete, your firm must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens
• Have SBA WOSB certification active in SAM.gov at the time of offer submission (either self-certified or third-party certified, per current SBA requirements)
• Meet the size standard for NAICS 331491 (500 employees; verify against SBA's Table of Size Standards)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status and not excluded from federal contracting

Joint ventures are permitted if structured according to SBA regulations, with the WOSB partner meeting all program requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify certification first. Confirm your WOSB status is current in the SBA certification system and reflected in SAM.gov—DLA will validate this at award.

Understand DLA's supply chain requirements. Metal sheets for defense use typically require compliance with military specifications (MIL-SPEC), ASTM standards, or federal specification QQS, QQ-A, or MIL-DTL series. See the solicitation for the exact spec and whether first-article testing or sample approval is required.

Pricing strategy: DLA awards are typically lowest-price, technically acceptable (LPTA) for standard supplies. Research historical pricing through DLA's eLibrary or FPDS for comparable NSNs. Account for:

• Raw material volatility (lme.com for aluminum/nickel/titanium benchmarks)
• Freight to DLA distribution centers (likely Philadelphia or other Troop Support hub)
• Packaging and labeling per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073

Past performance: Prepare recent references for similar metal product deliveries to DLA, other federal agencies, or commercial customers—especially those involving just-in-time or consignment inventory arrangements.

Technical compliance: If the solicitation references a specific NSN, obtain the item name and management data through FED LOG to ensure exact match. Any deviation requires explicit exception documentation.

Next steps

1. Read the complete solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E927T0430
2. Confirm all WOSB certification and SAM.gov registrations are current
3. Note the deadline: Offers are due November 16, 2026—verify whether this is a specific time of day and time zone (typically 4:00 PM Eastern for DLA)
4. Submit electronically through SAM.gov or the designated DLA procurement platform identified in the full solicitation documents

The combined synopsis/solicitation format means the notice itself may constitute the full solicitation package, or it may direct you to additional attached documents. Review all files before preparing your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →