16--APS PALLET
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) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, under the Department of Defense, has issued a solicitation for APS PALLETs, classified as Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components. This opportunity requires FAA-Certified parts and is for a Critical Application Item (CAI). Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of APS PALLETs, which are Critical Application Items (CAI). Suppliers must provide FAA-Certified parts with an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag). Only Government-approved sources of supply are acceptable; distributors must submit an authorized distributor letter. All offers must be for newly manufactured spares; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials are not acceptable.
The requirement includes Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements, specifically AS/EN/JISQ 9100 or equivalent. A 12-month warranty is required, with defects to be reported within 45 days of discovery. Inspection and acceptance may be conducted at the source, incorporating DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing.
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Context
These parts are for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases, specifically CN-P-SAH (Canada) and GY-P-SCO (Germany). Notably, the requirement for Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) (DFARS 252.211-7003) has been deleted for these non-CLSSA FMS spares, as they are wholly owned by FMS customer countries, will never be delivered to DoD, and will not enter the U.S. Government supply chain.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
Submission & Contact
Proposals should be submitted electronically via email to SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL, in lieu of facsimile. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required if applicable. Offerors must comply with Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program requirements.
Contact SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL at 215-737-2488 for inquiries.