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16--SEAT,SERVOVALVE ASSEMB

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA MARITIME.DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS.DLA LAND AND MARITIME · Response deadline: Fri, 16 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is soliciting for seat, servovalve assembly parts. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 16 — Aircraft Components and Accessories. These components are typically used in hydraulic or pneumatic control systems for military aircraft, where servovalves regulate fluid flow with high precision.

Servovalve seats are critical sealing components that ensure proper valve operation in flight control systems, landing gear actuators, and other aerospace applications. Given DLA Maritime's role, these parts likely support naval aviation platforms or shipboard systems. The specific technical requirements, including materials tolerances, performance specifications, and any required certifications (such as AS9100 or NADCAP), see the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. However, small businesses in NAICS 336413 — primarily manufacturers of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment — are eligible to compete directly alongside larger defense contractors.

Bidders should expect standard DLA Land and Maritime requirements, which typically include:

• DFARS compliance (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses)
• Registration in SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
• CAGE code (Commercial and Government Entity code)
• Past performance documentation or capability statements

Manufacturers with aerospace experience, existing military specifications (MIL-SPEC) knowledge, and quality management systems will be best positioned. Companies without prior DLA contracting experience may still bid but should be prepared for stringent technical and quality verification processes.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aircraft components under FSC 16, competitive bids typically emphasize:

Technical compliance: Servovalve seats require precise dimensional tolerances and material specifications. Obtain the full technical data package from the solicitation and verify your manufacturing capability against every requirement. DLA often requires first article inspection or sample approval before production authorization.

Quality systems: Demonstrate AS9100 certification or equivalent aerospace quality management. If you hold NADCAP accreditation for relevant processes (heat treating, machining, etc.), highlight this prominently.

Past performance: Document comparable manufacturing experience, especially for military or aerospace hydraulic components. DLA evaluates past performance through CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) or similar verified references.

Pricing strategy: With no set-aside, expect competition from established aerospace suppliers. Analyze DLA's historical pricing for similar items using tools like FPDS (Federal Procurement Data System). Consider whether your overhead structure allows competitive pricing at anticipated quantities — though specific quantities are not in this metadata, see the solicitation.

Packaging and logistics: DLA contracts typically include military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073). Factor these costs into your proposal rather than treating them as afterthoughts.

Next steps

1. Retrieve the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE7M427T0143. The synopsis does not include the complete technical specification, packaging requirements, delivery schedule, or evaluation criteria.

2. Verify the response deadline: October 16, 2026 — confirm whether this is receipt or postmark date, and account for any registration or documentation lead times.

3. Submit questions early if technical requirements are unclear; DLA typically allows a pre-bid inquiry period before proposals are due.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →