15--PIN,DOOR VISOR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation is procuring pins, specifically door visor pins, under the federal supply classification 15 (Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories). This is a direct acquisition of hardware components used in aviation maintenance and repair operations. Door visor pins are small mechanical fasteners that secure door visor assemblies on military aircraft, contributing to crew protection and aircraft structural integrity.
This procurement falls under NAICS 336413: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Companies in this industry manufacture aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment (except engines and propulsion units), including both complete components and subassemblies sold separately. The category covers a broad range of hardware, from structural fasteners to specialized installation fittings used in military aviation platforms.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A727T0609 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is totally set aside for small business under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. Only firms that qualify as small under NAICS 336413 size standards may submit offers. For NAICS 336413, the Small Business Administration generally applies a size standard based on employee count; verify your current status in SAM.gov and confirm your business profile reflects the correct NAICS code and small business designation.
Eligible bidders should have:
- An active SAM registration with small business status
- Experience manufacturing or supplying aircraft parts or aerospace hardware
- Quality systems capable of meeting DLA Aviation requirements (typically AS9100 or equivalent for aviation components)
- Ability to provide pins meeting specified material, dimension, and performance criteria
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Pins for aviation use demand exact conformance to military or industry specifications. Review the solicitation for the specific part number, material composition (likely stainless steel or alloy steel), finish requirements (such as cadmium plating or dry film lubricant), and dimensional tolerances. Obtain the applicable drawing or specification referenced in the solicitation—often a DLA Item Identification Guide or technical data package.
Confirm your manufacturing and inspection capability. DLA Aviation suppliers must demonstrate traceability, lot control, and dimensional verification. If you lack in-house testing capability, identify qualified third-party laboratories for mechanical testing or metallurgical analysis. First article testing may be required; see the solicitation for this requirement.
Evaluate your supply chain and lead time. Raw material availability, specialized coatings, and heat treatment services can extend delivery schedules. Base your proposed delivery date on realistic production timelines, as DLA evaluates past performance on schedule adherence.
Price strategically. For small hardware items, DLAtypically awards to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Review historical award data in SAM.gov or FPDS for comparable DLA Aviation pin procurements to benchmark your pricing. Account for packaging and marking requirements (often MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073), which add cost for small-quantity shipments.
Complete required representations. Ensure your SAM profile is current, verify your small business representation is accurate, and submit any required socioeconomic certifications if applicable.
Next steps
Retrieve the complete solicitation SPE4A727T0609 from SAM.gov immediately. The synopsis provides only summary information; the full solicitation contains part drawings, technical specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and exact quantities. The response deadline is October 20, 2026—verify whether this refers to proposal submission or a questions cutoff date, as Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices sometimes accelerate timelines. Submit questions through the SAM.gov inquiry function well before any deadline stated in the full document.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →