95--BEAM,STRUCTURAL
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 has issued a solicitation for Structural Beams (Part Number: 6532E776-5), classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). This is a NEW SPARES requirement for crucial shipboard systems. USG Source Approval is mandatory prior to award, and unapproved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure with their proposal. Proposals are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacturing, testing, and delivery of structural beams. Due to the item's critical nature, it requires stringent quality assurance, including adherence to MIL-STD-130 for markings, and specific inspection and testing protocols. The material is designated as critical, used in shipboard systems for aircraft launch/recovery, where incorrect or defective material could lead to severe consequences.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 9540 (Structural Shapes, Nonferrous Base Metal)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
Key Requirements
- Source Approval: Offerors must have or obtain USG Source Approval from Naval Air Systems Command. Unapproved sources must submit a Source Approval Request by the solicitation closing date, including configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required per FAR 52.209-3, involving contractor testing of one uncoated unit. Government personnel will witness testing, and a test report is due 15 days post-testing. A waiver for FAT may be granted for offerors who have previously furnished identical production articles within three years from the same production location.
- Quality Assurance: IAW Quality Assurance Provisions (QAP) dated 25MAR2021 and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). NAWCADLKE QA representatives may conduct surveillance and interim inspections at the contractor's facility and at Lakehurst. Companies performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) must be NADCAP accredited or ISO 17025 accredited.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Evaluation
Award will be made to responsible offerors based on price, delivery timeframe, and past performance. All non-price evaluation factors combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government may conduct a reverse auction.
Additional Notes
No drawings are available for this solicitation. The QAP may be requested by approved sources only via email to the PCO, with DoDSAFE as the approved dissemination means. Contact Michael Kneble for inquiries.