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VALVE,DIAPHRAGM CON

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Wed, 25 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime — Mechanicsburg is soliciting for VALVE, DIAPHRAGM CON (construction), a component within federal supply classification 4820. This classification covers valves and related fittings used in fluid control systems. DLA Maritime supports Navy and Marine Corps operations worldwide through its supply chain management of maritime-specific parts and equipment.

Diaphragm valves use a flexible membrane to control flow and are commonly employed in applications requiring precise throttling or handling of corrosive fluids. In naval and maritime contexts, these valves appear in shipboard systems including fuel handling, water treatment, and auxiliary machinery systems. The "CON" designation in the title indicates a construction variation, typically signifying a specific configuration, material grade, or mounting standard suited to military maritime specifications.

Key facts

NAICS 332919 covers "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing," a category encompassing industrial valves not elsewhere classified. The absence of a set-aside designation means this competition is open to all responsible sources regardless of socioeconomic status.

Who can bid

This unrestricted solicitation is open to all qualified offerors — large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors alike. No preference is given to small-business programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB in the award decision.

To compete, your firm must be registered in SAM.gov with active status and hold any needed manufacturing certifications for military-grade components. DLA suppliers typically need to demonstrate quality management systems meeting MIL standards or equivalent. If you are a small manufacturer in the valve industry, this represents direct competition with established defense contractors; your advantages may lie in specialized capabilities, faster turnaround, or competitive pricing on niche configurations.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand DLA's pricing expectations. DLA buys valves under long-term contracts and historically tracks market prices. Request procurement history through the Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP) or DLA's Customer Interaction Center to understand recent award prices for comparable NSNs.

Verify technical qualifications. Diaphragm valves for naval use must meet stringent material and performance specifications. Confirm you can produce to the specific military standard cited in the solicitation — see the solicitation for exact requirements. Common references include MIL-V-2042 or equivalent commercial specs qualified for maritime use.

Address supply chain and obsolescence risks. DLA evaluates offeror technical capability to sustain delivery over the contract period. Document your access to critical raw materials (elastomers, specialty metals for diaphragms) and any alternative sourcing plans.

Submit through DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). This solicitation likely requires electronic submission. Ensure your DIBBS enrollment is current and test the system before the deadline.

Price strategically. Without set-aside restrictions, price competition is intense. Consider whether this aligns with your margin requirements given likely volume and administrative burden of DLA contracting.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation and specification package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRMM126QMJ18 or posted date October 22, 2026. The response deadline is November 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time — DLA does not typically accommodate late submissions. Review the Statement of Work, inspection requirements, and delivery schedule carefully before committing resources to a proposal.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →