17--COVER ASSEMBLY,IBIS
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is procuring a cover assembly for the IBIS system. This falls under Federal Supply Classification 17, which covers aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling equipment. The IBIS (Integrated Battlefield Information System) is a military telecommunications infrastructure platform used to provide secure voice and data communications in tactical environments. Cover assemblies for such systems typically protect critical electronic components from environmental exposure during transport, storage, or field operation.
DLA Troop Support handles procurement of construction and equipment supplies for U.S. military forces worldwide. This is a sustainment purchase for an existing military communications system rather than a new development effort.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Troop Support, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8EF27Q0006 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
NAICS 336413 corresponds to "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." This classification covers manufacturers of aircraft parts and subassemblies not elsewhere classified, including specialized military equipment housings and protective assemblies.
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved entirely for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. Your business must qualify as small under the NAICS 336413 size standard to participate. The size standard for this NAICS is determined by the U.S. Small Business Administration; see the solicitation or SBA.gov for the specific employee or revenue threshold.
You do not need to be a manufacturer to bid. Under DLA's procurement rules for spare and repair parts, non-manufacturer small businesses may qualify if they meet the requirements of the non-manufacturer rule, which generally requires supplying a product of a small business domestic manufacturer and performing certain value-added functions.
Eligible entities include small business manufacturers of aircraft/military equipment components, as well as qualified small business distributors or value-added resellers meeting the non-manufacturer requirements. If you are a disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, or HUBZone small business, you may have additional competitive advantages in other DLA opportunities, though this specific set-aside is open to all qualified small businesses.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA spare parts procurements, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Obtain the complete item description, specification, and drawing requirements from the solicitation. IBIS cover assemblies likely must meet military specifications for environmental sealing, electromagnetic interference shielding, and durability under tactical conditions. See the solicitation for exact technical data package requirements.
Pricing strategy: Research DLA's recent buy prices for comparable items using the Federal Procurement Data System or DLA's own pricing tools. DLA awards based on lowest reasonable price for technically acceptable offers. Ensure your pricing accounts for any required first article testing or inspection.
Past performance: Document relevant experience manufacturing or supplying aircraft parts, military equipment housings, or communications system components under government contracts. Include delivery performance metrics.
Quality certification: Verify whether the solicitation requires ISO 9001, AS9100, or specific military quality standards. DLA often requires quality system documentation for aviation-related items.
Small business representations: Complete all required SAM representations and certifications accurately. Ensure your NAICS 336413 small business status is current in your SAM profile.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov immediately. Search using solicitation number SPE8EF27Q0006. The complete technical specifications, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and exact quantity are contained only in the full solicitation package.
Note the deadline: Responses are due October 28, 2026—approximately two weeks from the October 14, 2026 posting date. This is a compressed timeline typical of DLA urgent requirements or follow-on procurements.
Request clarifications early if any specification requirements are unclear; DLA generally does not extend deadlines for late questions.
Verify your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 336413 before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →