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Manifold, Hydraulics

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA LAND.DLA LAND WARREN MICHIGAN.DLA LAND WARREN · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Land Warren is soliciting bids for a manifold, hydraulics—a component used in fluid power systems to direct, regulate, or distribute hydraulic fluid between pumps, actuators, and other system elements. Hydraulic manifolds are critical parts in military ground vehicle systems, construction equipment, and industrial machinery, typically fabricated from steel or aluminum with precisely machined passages and ports.

This falls under NAICS 336350: Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing, which covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing transmission and power train parts and equipment for motor vehicles, including hydraulic components.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is open exclusively to small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the size standard for NAICS 336350: 1,000 employees (standard for this code)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have the appropriate manufacturing capabilities for precision-machined hydraulic components

Firms with experience in defense supply, hydraulic systems, or power train components for military applications are well-positioned. Prior DLA supplier experience is helpful but not required—you may need to demonstrate quality systems capability (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) depending on contract requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

Manufacturing capability demonstration: Be prepared to document your CNC machining capacity, porting specifications capability, and pressure testing facilities. Hydraulic manifolds require tight tolerances—detail your quality control processes for machined passages and sealing surfaces.

Material and specification compliance: DLA Land Warren procurements typically reference military or industry specifications. See the solicitation for the exact technical requirements, drawing numbers, and applicable standards (possibly MIL-PRF or SAE specifications).

Past performance: For small business set-asides, past performance on similar machined components carries significant weight. Highlight comparable contracts for hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid power components, especially for defense or heavy equipment OEMs.

Pricing strategy: DLA awards are typically lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Obtain accurate material costs (steel bar stock, aluminum), account for scrap rates in complex machining operations, and confirm your burdened labor rates. Consider DLA's First Article Testing requirements, which may affect initial delivery scheduling and cost.

Small business certifications: If you hold HubZone, WOSB/EDWOSB, 8(a), or SDVOSB certifications, ensure these are current in SAM.gov—the set-aside is total small business, but additional socioeconomic status may strengthen your position in future DLA opportunities.

Packaging and marking: DLA contracts require strict military packaging standards. Review the solicitation for specific MIL-STD-129 marking and MIL-STD-2073 packaging requirements, which may affect your cost proposal.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRDL1-27-Q-A006—this contains the complete technical specifications, drawings, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria not available in the metadata.

2. Note the deadline firmly: November 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. DLA typically does not accept late submissions.

3. Register or verify SAM.gov status well before submitting—processing can take several business days.

4. Download all solicitation documents, including any amendments, and confirm you can meet all technical and schedule requirements before committing proposal resources.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →