Small Arms
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has issued a Pre-Solicitation for the acquisition of Small Arms components under solicitation number SPE7LX26R0032. This requirement is for a long-term, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with firm fixed pricing, intended to provide DLA Direct (Stocked) replenishment coverage for military depots. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be available on May 29, 2026, with proposals due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers multiple National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for small arms components, including:
- CLIN 0001: Tray, Feed (NSN: 1005010328143, Est. Yearly Qty: 866)
- CLIN 0002: Guide, Cartridge, Small Arms (NSN: 1005010331516, Est. Yearly Qty: 833)
- CLIN 0003: Rod Assembly, Operator (NSN: 1005010333901, Est. Yearly Qty: 186)
- CLIN 0004: Pawl, Feed Assembly (R.H.) (NSN: 1005010910682, Est. Yearly Qty: 339)
- CLIN 0005: Tray, Feed, Right Hand (NSN: 1005010910683, Est. Yearly Qty: 142)
- CLIN 0006: Sear (NSN: 1005011285710, Est. Yearly Qty: 1,936)
- CLIN 0007: Housing, Trigger (NSN: 1005015255050, Est. Yearly Qty: 70)
- CLIN 0008: Firing Attachment, B (NSN: 1005219128997, Est. Yearly Qty: 6,824)
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with firm fixed pricing
- Duration: 3-year base period + 2 one-year option periods (potential total of 5 years)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% SBSA)
- Solicitation Number: SPE7LX26R0032
- Expected Issue Date: May 29, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 30, 2026, at 03:59 AM UTC
- Place of Performance: Columbus, OH
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other factors listed in the solicitation. The Contracting Officer may utilize online Reverse Auctioning for price discussions, where offerors' proposed prices will be anonymously disclosed. Participation in the Reverse Auction is required by submitting a proposal. Offerors must agree that their final auction price will be considered their final proposal revision.
Additional Notes
- Commercial Items: The Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items, but interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of the notice.
- Technical Documents: Military and Federal Specifications/Standards are available via the Defense Standardization Program (DSP) ASSIST database (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx). Drawings will be available with the solicitation and can be downloaded from the cFolders website (https://pcf1.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders) using the solicitation number.
- NDA Requirement: If NSNs have a license agreement requiring an NDA, submit one NDA form per solicitation/project number to the email address on the form.
- QPL Document: An attached document, "Job Aid - QPL-QML Guide for KRs.pdf," details a Qualified Products List (QPL) for "Coatings, Powder, Thermosetting" (MIL-PRF-24712), identifying qualified manufacturers and product designations. While not directly tied to the listed small arms components, it provides insight into DLA's quality assurance processes for certain materials.
- Point of Contact: Matthew Stein, Matthew.Stein@dla.mil, (614) 693-4915.