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16--HOUSING,LANDING GEAR,S

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is procuring housing and landing gear components for aircraft. This falls under DLA Aviation's core mission of supplying spare parts and sustaining military aircraft systems. The classification code 16 confirms this is an aerospace-related acquisition in the "Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components" category.

DLA Aviation Richmond serves as the procurement activity, handling federal supply chain requirements for the Department of Defense. The items sought—aircraft housings and landing gear parts—are critical safety components subject to strict quality standards, traceability requirements, and often specialized manufacturing certifications typical of defense aerospace work.

Key facts

Who can bid

This contract is full and open competition with no set-aside designation in the metadata. Any qualified business—large or small—may bid. However, NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) carries a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning companies at or below this threshold qualify as small businesses for this requirement.

Given the nature of aircraft housing and landing gear work, bidders should anticipate needing:

• AS9100 quality certification or equivalent aerospace quality management system
• DFARS compliance for defense contracts, including counterfeit parts prevention
• Source approval or qualification by DLA Aviation for specific part numbers
• ITAR registration if technical data involves defense articles

Existing DLA suppliers with established vendor codes and past performance history may have operational advantages. New entrants should verify their capability to meet DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aerospace parts manufacturing bids, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance. Landing gear and housing components require exact adherence to military specifications. Obtain the full solicitation to identify drawing numbers, material specifications, and performance requirements. Any deviation requests must typically be submitted before the deadline.

Quality documentation. Prepare your AS9100 certificate, NADCAP accreditations for special processes (heat treat, non-destructive testing, welding if applicable), and material certification capabilities. DLA Aviation frequently requires first article inspection or source inspection.

Past performance. Document comparable deliveries to DLA, military OEMs, or FAA-regulated commercial aerospace. Highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance scores.

Pricing strategy. Analyze DLA's historical pricing for comparable National Stock Numbers (NSNs) through tools like FPDS or your own transaction history. Consider长线 material lead times for aerospace-grade metals and forgings.

Small business considerations. Without a set-aside, small businesses compete directly with defense primes. Emphasize agility, direct manufacturer status, and any applicable 8(a), HUBZone, or women-owned small business certifications for subcontracting credit or other evaluation factors.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A727T1854. The Notice of Intent format means the solicitation document containing detailed specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria should be accessible directly through the posting.

Note the deadline: October 30, 2026. This provides approximately eight days from posting—an unusually compressed timeline suggesting either an urgent requirement, a follow-on procurement, or limited competition. Verify whether questions are permitted and what format responses must follow, as these details appear only in the full solicitation.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →