FAIRING,AIRCRAFT
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 issuing a Solicitation for FAIRING, AIRCRAFT (Product Service Code 1560 - Airframe Structural Components). This opportunity is for the procurement of newly manufactured spares and is issued under EAF Authority (formerly SEPA). Offers are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks newly manufactured aircraft fairings. Key requirements and clauses include:
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- Product Verification Testing: DLAD clause 52.?-9004 applies for items where Government inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the source.
- Contractor Business Systems: DFARS clause 252.242-7005 is incorporated by reference, as applicable.
- Material Requirements: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be considered and offers for such are ineligible for award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: May 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Offers received from sources which are not government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source letterhead, to the buyer point of contact via email at the time of proposal submittal.
Additional Notes
Drawings for this Request for Quote are not available. Various clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, Buy American, Equal Opportunity for Veterans and Workers with Disabilities, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.