17--STRUCTURAL COMPONEN
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 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), classified as Flight Critical for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of structural components, specifically Part Number 628523-1L. These components are designated as Flight Critical, meaning their failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems/aircraft. The material must be manufactured, tested, and inspected according to drawing 628523-1L and referenced specifications.
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: USG Source Approval is mandatory prior to award. Only companies with engineering source approval by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible. Unapproved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure with their proposal.
- First Article Testing (FAT): A mandatory First Article Test (one uncoated unit) is required. The contractor must conduct 100% inspection and testing of all critical, major, and minor dimensions, submitting a detailed test report within 15 days of testing. The Government will approve/disapprove within 45 days. Costs for re-testing due to disapproval are borne by the contractor.
- Quality Assurance: Requires ISO 9001 or equivalent. Includes 100% Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) mandatory inspection at the source under DCMAO Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) surveillance. Critical manufacturing processes include Heat Treat, Welding, and Material Processing Requirements (MPR). Special inspections like Magnetic Particle and Surface Inspection are required.
- Waiver of FAT: A waiver may be granted for offerors who have previously supplied identical production articles accepted by the Government or OEM within the last three years, provided the production location and processes remain the same. Offerors requesting a waiver must submit two prices (with and without FAT compliance).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will evaluate offerors 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. A reverse auction may be conducted.
Additional Notes
Pre-award surveys and post-award conferences may be required for new manufacturers. Final inspection requires 14-day advance notification to the PCO and NAWC Lakehurst QA.