BUMPER,TAIL,AIRCRAF
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 BUMPER,TAIL,AIRCRAF (Airframe Structural Components, PSC 1560). This is a Critical Application Item (CAI) being procured under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. The Government may conduct a reverse auction. Proposals are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of 5 units of aircraft tail bumpers. Delivery is requested within 72 days of award. This item is designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI). Foreign Military Sales (FMS) delivery and shipping instructions are included (TAC Code: P090 / FMS Case: IN P SAY). No drawings are available for this Request for Quotations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Unrestricted)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Proposal Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 26, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to responsible offerors/quoters based on a comparative evaluation of 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 reserves the right to conduct a reverse auction.
Key Clauses & Requirements
This solicitation includes clauses such as Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (TBD), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions, Value Engineering, Integrity of Unit Prices, Equal Opportunity for Veterans and Workers with Disabilities, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.