PROPORTIONER,PRESS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Fri, 13 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Mechanicsburg is soliciting offers for a proportioner, press. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 4320 — Power and Hand Pumps — indicating the item is a pressurized proportioning device used in pumping systems, likely for fuel transfer, fluid handling, or similar maritime or industrial applications. Proportioners blend or meter fluids at specified ratios, commonly used in fire suppression systems, fuel injection, or chemical processing. Given DLA Maritime's role in supporting Navy and Marine Corps operations, this equipment likely supports shipboard or shore-based marine engineering needs.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime — Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRMM127QRA01 |
| NAICS | 333914 — Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None — Full and open competition |
| Response deadline | November 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible business — including small and large businesses, veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms — may submit an offer. NAICS 333914 has a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,000 employees; check SAM.gov or your Dynamic Small Business Search profile to confirm your size status.
Manufacturers of pumping equipment, fluid handling systems, or marine-approved industrial proportioners are natural bidders. Firms holding an existing DLA contract for similar FSC 4320 items, or those with experience supplying to Navy shipyards or military specification (MIL-SPEC) equipment, will have relevant past performance. If you are not the original manufacturer, you may still bid as a distributor or dealer if the solicitation permits — see the solicitation for authorized sources and supply chain requirements. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the award period.
How to put together a competitive bid
Because this is a DRA (Differential Revenue Adjustment) solicitation, DLA likely uses its Long-Term Contract (LTC) or Prime Vendor framework with economic price adjustment provisions. Key actions:
- Review the technical data package: Download the full solicitation on SAM.gov for drawings, performance specifications, and Qualified Products List (QPL) requirements. Maritime proportioners often require MIL-STD or American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification.
- Confirm your supply chain: Identify whether you manufacture the item, are an authorized distributor, or must source from an approved OEM. DLA may require first article testing or source inspection.
- Price strategically: DRA contracts allow price adjustments for commodity fluctuations; understand the base price methodology and escalation clauses. Compare your pricing to DLA's historical buys using the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) or FPDS data.
- Past performance documentation: Prepare references for similar pump or proportioner deliveries, especially to DLA, Navy, or maritime industrial customers. Emphasize on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates.
- Inspect terms for packaging, marking, and shipping: DLA Maritime frequently requires military packaging per MIL-STD-2073 or commercial equivalent with specific marking for hazardous materials if applicable.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRMM127QRA01 — the notice metadata does not include technical specifications, quantities, delivery schedules, or evaluation criteria.
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active; renew if it expires before November 2026.
- Note the deadline: Submit your offer no later than November 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time — DLA systems typically close automatically with no grace period.
- Contact PTAC or your local APEX Accelerator for no-cost proposal review if this is your first DLA bid or you need help with technical compliance.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →