17--STRUCTURAL COMPONEN

SOL #: SPRPA126RZA18Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5098, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Launching Equipment (1720)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f82b278e32a470a975665e78072da77/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 7, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

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 is soliciting proposals for Structural Components (Part Number: 628523-1L). This is a new spares requirement for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Critical Application Item (CAI), designated for use in crucial shipboard aircraft launch/recovery systems. Proposals are due March 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of structural components, which are classified as flight critical and require engineering source approval by the Naval Air Systems Command. The components must be manufactured, tested, and inspected in accordance with drawing 628523-1L and referenced specifications. Markings shall comply with MIL-STD-130, and packaging with MIL-STD 2073.

Source Approval & Quality Assurance

USG Source Approval is mandatory prior to award. Companies not currently approved must submit detailed information as per the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure with their proposal. The solicitation outlines specific documentation required for source approval, including configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders for similar items, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets.

Quality assurance requirements include ISO 9001 or equivalent, 100% inspection for critical/major features, plating, and NDT. NADCAP accreditation is required for NDT companies. Mandatory 100% Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) inspection at source under DCMAO QAR surveillance is required. Critical manufacturing processes include Heat Treat, Welding, and Material Processing Requirements (MPR).

First Article Testing (FAT)

First Article Approval—Contractor Testing is required. The contractor must conduct FAT on one uncoated unit, providing facilities and personnel for Government evaluation. A First Article Test Report must be submitted within 15 calendar days of testing, with Government approval/disapproval within 45 days. A waiver of FAT may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles within three years, using the same production location, and providing specific certifications. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices (with and without FAT).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Product Service Code: 1720 (Aircraft Launching Equipment)
Proposal Due: March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
Published: February 24, 2026

Evaluation

Award will be based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government may conduct a reverse auction.