28--BLADE,COMPRESSOR,AIRCR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking a small business to supply blades for aircraft air compressors. This falls under the broad category of aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing (NAICS 336412). These components are critical maintenance items for military aircraft, supporting DLA's mission of providing worldwide logistics support to the armed forces.
Compressor blades are precision-engineered rotating airfoils that sit inside an aircraft's jet engine or auxiliary power unit. They must withstand extreme temperatures, centrifugal forces, and fatigue cycles. Given the "28" classification code (Aircraft Components and Accessories), this procurement is for a specific National Stock Number (NSN) item rather than a custom-designed part.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A727T2691 |
| NAICS | 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved exclusively for certified small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total designation. To compete, your business must:
- Meet SBA size standards for NAICS 336412 (1,500 employees)
- Be registered and active in SAM.gov
- Have any required DLA qualification or approval to manufacture or supply the specific part
- Demonstrate capability to meet military aviation quality standards, likely including AS9100 certification or equivalent quality management systems for aerospace production
Given DLA Aviation's role as a supply chain manager for military aircraft, bidders typically need experience with defense-unique requirements: traceability of materials, source inspection, DFARS clauses, and possibly Diminishing Manufacturing Sources support. The part number and technical specifications will be in the full solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA Aviation spare parts contracts, competitiveness depends on several factors specific to this procurement type:
Pricing strategy: Research past procurement history for this NSN in SAM.gov's Contract Opportunities archive or FPDS. DLA often awards on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis for standard hardware.
Technical compliance: Ensure your manufacturing process can replicate the exact metallurgy, dimensions, and surface finishes specified. Any deviation requires advance engineering approval.
Quality documentation: Prepare to submit material certifications, test reports, and process documentation. DLA Aviation may require source inspection at your facility before acceptance.
Delivery performance: Evaluate your production lead time against the required delivery schedule. Late performance affects your DLA Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score.
Past performance: If you have prior DLA contracts, ensure your CPARS ratings are strong. New entrants should highlight comparable commercial aerospace work.
Special tooling: Determine if you own or can acquire any special dies, fixtures, or process approvals needed. See the solicitation for any government-furnished tooling or technical data package requirements.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov by searching solicitation number SPE4A727T2691
- Review technical drawings and specifications in the attached files
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your small business profile is current
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 12, 2026—less than two weeks from the November 3, 2026 posting
If the compressed timeline is unworkable, monitor for future resolicitations; DLA frequently recompetes these type of requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →