VALVE,REGULATING,FL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME MECHANICSBURG.SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Mechanicsburg is soliciting bids for a valve, regulating, FL—a fluid-regulating valve for military or federal maritime applications. This falls under DLA's core mission of supplying spare and repair parts to sustain U.S. military readiness.
NAICS 332919 covers "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing." Firms in this classification produce industrial valves for controlling liquid, gas, or fluid flow across pressure and temperature ranges. Regulating valves maintain desired flow conditions automatically, making them critical for shipboard fluid systems: fuel transfer, hydraulics, cooling water, steam lines, or other maritime mechanical systems. See the solicitation for the specific technical specifications, performance requirements, and any applicable military or commercial standards (such as MIL-SPEC or ASTME ratings).
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime – Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRMM127QKA27 |
| NAICS | 332919 |
| Set-aside | None listed (competitive open to all qualified bidders) |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation—no small-business set-aside applies based on the metadata provided. Any manufacturer or supplier meeting DLA's requirements may bid, including:
- Small businesses (including those with no preferential status)
- Large businesses
- Non-traditional defense contractors
Because the work involves manufactured metal valves, you should be prepared to demonstrate: production capability for the specified valve type; quality systems (commonly ISO 9001 or AS9100 for defense work); traceability and material certifications; and past performance supplying comparable valves to DLA, other federal agencies, or commercial maritime/industrial customers. DLA typically requires registration in SAM.gov (active at time of award) and may require a CAGE code.
If you qualify as a small business in NAICS 332919 (1,500-employee threshold), consider whether this opportunity aligns with your long-term DLA strategy even without a set-aside—single-award DLA contracts can lead to multi-year demand through follow-on orders or catalog listings.
How to put together a competitive bid
Source the exact specifications. DLA valve solicitations reference technical documents—drawings, interface control documents, or qualified products lists—that govern dimensions, materials, pressure ratings, and testing protocols. Obtain these through SAM.gov or DLA's FedMall/FLIS systems before costing.
Verify your supply chain. Specialty alloys, castings, or forgings for maritime-rated valves can carry long lead times. Confirm component availability aligns with any required delivery schedule. See the solicitation for actual quantities and delivery requirements.
Price for DLA's evaluation model. DLA Maritime typically evaluates on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value, with price heavily weighted. Research historical pricing for similar NSN/items through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or procurement history tools. Account for Packaging, Preservation, and Packing (PP&P) requirements—DLA has strict military packaging standards.
Address quality assurance. Be ready to submit First Article Test (FAT) plans or certificates of conformance if required. Maritime applications demand corrosion resistance and reliability certifications.
Submit electronically. Use SAM.gov or DLA's designated electronic system; paper submissions are generally not accepted.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRMM127QKA27 to obtain technical specifications, quantity, delivery schedule, and evaluation criteria.
- Note the deadline: November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET—DLA strictly enforces deadlines with no grace period for late submissions.
- Register or verify SAM.gov status immediately if not current; processing can take several weeks.
- Request drawings or specification packages early through the contracting officer if they are not directly downloadable.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →