CYLINDER HEAD ASSEM
SOL #: SPRPA125QED59Solicitation
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
All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)
PSC
Helicopter Rotor Blades, Drive Mechanisms And Components (1615)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 15, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jan 27, 2026, 8:30 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 has issued an amendment to a solicitation for Cylinder Head Assemblies (PSC 1615). The purpose of this amendment is to increase the total quantity to 17 each, including an FMS quantity. This solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due January 27, 2026.
Scope of Change
- Quantity Increase: The total requirement has increased to 17 each, incorporating an FMS quantity.
- FAR/DFARS Provisions: The solicitation is amended to incorporate specific FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses.
- Government Source Approval: This requirement mandates Government source approval. Quotes/proposals from non-approved sources will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Dealer/Distributor Requirements: Dealers/distributors must submit an authorized distributor letter on the manufacturer's letterhead at the time of quote/proposal submittal.
- Critical Safety Items: DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing, is incorporated for items requiring Government inspection and acceptance at the source.
- Contractor Business Systems: DFARS clause 252.242-7005, Contractor Business Systems, is incorporated as applicable.
- IUID Exemption: DFARS clause 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is deleted for non-CLSSA FMS spares, as these assets are for FMS customer countries, not DoD, and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
- Technical Data: Drawings and technical data are not available for this solicitation.
- Other Terms: All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amended)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: January 15, 2026, 1:20 AM Z
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Malcolm Fils at MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MIL or 215-737-0422.
People
Points of Contact
MALCOLM.FILS@DLA.MILPRIMARY
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Solicitation
Posted: Jan 15, 2026