PUMP,AXIAL PISTONS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg is soliciting offers for axial piston pumps. These are hydraulic pumps commonly used in marine and heavy machinery applications, where pressurized fluid drives mechanical motion. Axial piston pumps are valued for their high efficiency, variable displacement capabilities, and ability to operate under demanding conditions—making them standard equipment in naval vessels, shipboard systems, and related industrial equipment.
This is a DLA Maritime procurement, meaning the equipment will likely support U.S. Navy ship maintenance, repair, and operations. The DLA manages supply chains for the military services, so contractors are supplying into a well-established logistics system with specific packaging, labeling, and quality requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Maritime – Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRMM127QGA30 |
| NAICS | 333914 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside. Any qualified business—large or small—may submit an offer. The NAICS code 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) defines the industry. Businesses registered under this or a related NAICS in SAM.gov can bid.
To compete, you must have:
- An active SAM.gov registration
- Any required ISO certifications or military specifications applicable to hydraulic pumps (see the solicitation)
- Capacity to meet DFARS clauses, quality standards, and inspection requirements typical of DLA industrial hardware procurements
Small businesses are not excluded, but they compete directly against larger, established DLA suppliers. Past performance with DLA or similar defense supply chains strengthens competitiveness.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given this is an open competition for a manufactured pump item, focus on these elements:
- Technical compliance: Axial piston pumps must meet precise military or commercial specifications. Verify the exact model, flow rate, pressure rating, and material requirements in the solicitation documents. Deviations typically require explicit approval.
- Traceability and quality assurance: DLA requires pedigree documentation for critical components. Be prepared to provide material certifications, test reports, and manufacturing source data.
- Pricing strategy: Full and open competition on single-item DLA solicitations tends to drive prices down. Calculate your floor price carefully—considering your manufacturing cost, overhead, and acceptable margin—because DLA awards are typically lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA).
- Past performance references: If you have supplied to DLA, NAVSEA, or comparable OEM customers, highlight this. First-time DLA suppliers may face additional scrutiny.
- Packaging and marking: DLA has strict military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073). Non-compliant shipments cause rejections and payment delays. Factor packaging costs into your bid.
- Lead time and delivery: Confirm your production schedule aligns with the required delivery date. Late deliveries trigger default clauses.
Next steps
- Go to SAM.gov and search for solicitation SPRMM127QGA30
- Download the full solicitation package, including specifications, drawings, and clauses
- Note the deadline: November 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time—DLA systems timestamp submissions, so do not cut it close
- Review contract clauses, especially warranty terms, inspection criteria, and First Article Test requirements if applicable
Given the 11-day window between posting and deadline, act quickly to evaluate fit and prepare your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →