CABIN PRESSURE SELE
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 has issued a solicitation for CABIN PRESSURE SELE, focusing on the procurement of commercial aircraft components. This acquisition is conducted under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities Authority (EAF) and utilizes FAR Part 12 Commercial Clauses. Proposals are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks newly manufactured commercial aircraft components that are currently in production or offered in the commercial marketplace. Key requirements include:
- Commercial Item Determination: Offerors must provide documentation supporting the commerciality of items, such as product descriptions, sales history, catalog pricing, or sales invoices.
- Technical Requirements: Components must meet government form, fit, and function requirements. Submissions require datasheets, drawings, or specifications demonstrating compliance.
- Certification & Traceability: Vendors must certify components are new, unused, and conform to commercial standards. Traceability documentation, including FAA Form 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificates (issued by an FAA-approved production approval holder), is mandatory.
- Warranty & Support: A standard commercial warranty, at least equal to those provided to commercial customers, and technical support during the warranty period are required.
- Packaging & Marking: Items must be packaged per standard commercial practices and labeled with part number, manufacturer's name/CAGE code, and lot/serial number.
- Data Requirements: Commercial documentation will suffice; no military-unique Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) applies unless explicitly identified. Drawings are not available.
- Source Eligibility: Only government-approved sources are acceptable. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter. Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material is not permitted.
- IUID Exemption: DFARS 211.274 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is deleted for non-CLSSA FMS spares, as these assets are owned by FMS customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Contracting Office: DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on compliance with commercial item requirements, technical specifications, certification, and source eligibility. Submissions from non-government-approved sources or offering non-new material will be deemed technically unacceptable. The Government intends to use FAR 12 Commercial Clauses in the resulting award.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities Authority (EAF). The Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items, applicable only for P-8 CAT 1 & CAT 2 items, shall be included.