TIP,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 has issued a Solicitation for Aircraft Tips (Product Service Code 1560). This opportunity is being conducted under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of aircraft tips. A critical requirement is that offers must come from government-approved sources of supply. Distributors of approved sources are required to submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source's letterhead, to the buyer via email at the time of proposal submittal. For Critical Safety Items (CSI), DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 18, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT
Evaluation
Offers received from sources that are not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable and ineligible for award. Compliance with all terms, including the submission of authorized distributor letters where applicable, is essential.
Additional Notes
Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation. Facsimile proposals are not accepted; electronic versions should be emailed to SABRINA.FIOCCA@DLA.MIL. This acquisition is subject to various clauses including Buy American, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.