Differential, Driving
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND WARREN MICHIGAN.DLA LAND WARREN · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Warren Michigan, is soliciting bids for a differential, driving (NSN classification code 2520). This falls under NAICS 336350, which covers motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing. A driving differential is a critical power train component that distributes engine torque to the wheels while allowing them to rotate at different speeds during turns—in essential demand for military ground vehicles.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land, Warren Michigan |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRDL127QA003 |
| NAICS | 336350 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | 73760, MI (ZIP code area, Warren/Detroit vicinity) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is exclusively reserved for small businesses certified under NAICS 336350. To qualify, your firm must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code—typically 1,000 employees, though verify current thresholds at SBA.gov.
Key eligibility requirements:
- Active SAM.gov registration (mandatory for all federal contractors)
- Small business self-certification in SAM for NAICS 336350
- No affiliation with large manufacturers that would exceed size standards
Prior DLA supplier experience is advantageous but not required. New entrants should emphasize manufacturing quality systems and material traceability capabilities.
How to put together a competitive bid
For military vehicle driveline components, DLA evaluates offers on price, technical compliance, and delivery performance. Focus on:
Technical response: See the solicitation for exact specifications (material grades, tolerances, testing protocols, and any military drawing requirements). DLA typically requires AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management; specific inspection and traceability standards will be detailed in the full document.
Pricing: Government contracting uses segregated cost builds. Prepare Material, Labor, Overhead, and Profit components. DLA's acquisition forecast or historical pricing for NSN 2520 items may inform competitiveness—research FPDS or DLA's prime vendor data.
Past performance: Document comparable manufacturing experience, especially for defense or heavy-duty commercial differentials. Include delivery performance metrics if you've supplied DLA or other DoD components.
Small business advantage: Highlight any additional socio-economic certifications (HUBZone, SDVOSB, women-owned) for potential evaluation credit, though this is a general small business set-aside.
Production readiness: DLA Land often requires quick-turn fulfillment. Demonstrate capacity for surge manufacturing and supply chain resilience for castings, forgings, or specialized gearing.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRDL127QA003—specifications, clauses, and deliverable requirements are only found there
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 336350 with current small business representation
- Submit questions through SAM's Q&A function if specifications require clarification
- Monitor amendments—DLA frequently issues updates to technical requirements or deadlines
Critical: The response deadline is November 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions are inadmissible in federal contracting. Allow buffer time for SAM technical issues, which can spike near deadlines.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →