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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is soliciting for an impeller, centrifugal—a component typically used in aircraft turbine engines, fuel systems, or environmental control systems. Centrifugal impellers are rotating components that accelerate fluid outward from the center to increase pressure or flow, playing critical roles in engine performance and aircraft subsystems. DLA Aviation serves as the primary supply chain manager for military aircraft parts, supporting all U.S. military services and allied nations. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Key facts

The NAICS code 336412 corresponds to "Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing." This classification covers manufacturers of aircraft engines and engine parts, including components like impellers, compressors, and turbine blades.

Who can bid

This procurement is full and open competition with no set-aside program. Any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. That said, the NAICS 336412 has a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,500 employees, so manufacturers below this threshold should consider whether they qualify as a small business for future DLA set-aside opportunities even though this specific solicitation is unrestricted.

Prime bidders should have:

• Experience manufacturing or sourcing aerospace-grade centrifugal impellers to military or FAA standards
• AS9100/ISO 9001 quality certification (standard for aerospace suppliers)
• Capacity to meet DLA's packaging, labeling, and traceability requirements
• Active registration in SAM.gov with current CAGE code
• Ability to accept Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing

Subcontracting opportunities may exist for specialized machining, heat treatment, or coating services if you lack complete production capability.

How to put together a competitive bid

Confirm technical compliance: Centrifugal impellers for DLA typically require adherence to military specifications or OEM technical data packages. Request the full solicitation to obtain drawing numbers, material specifications, and performance parameters. Verify you can produce to exact tolerances—DLA Aviation parts are often "sole source" or limited competition due to precise interchangeability requirements.

Review DLA's Term and Condition: DLA Aviation contracts operate under Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions. Pay attention to:

• Source of supply restrictions (Buy American, Berry Amendment for specialty metals)
• First article testing requirements common for new suppliers
• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or technical data availability

Price strategically: DLA solicitations often use automated quote evaluation with award to lowest technically acceptable offer. Price aggressively but ensure your quote covers:

• Material certification and traceability costs
• Special tooling or fixture amortization
• DLA unique packaging (often MIL-STD-129 or -2073)
• Small order surcharges if minimum quantities apply

Submit through DLA's electronic systems: DLA Aviation uses FedBid/DIBBS (Defense Internet Bid Board System) or other specified electronic portals for quote submission. Verify submission method in the full solicitation.

Next steps

Read the complete solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A127T0138. The response deadline is October 23, 2026—approximately eight days from posting, indicating this may be a simplified acquisition or recompete with limited response time. Request any drawings or specifications immediately upon accessing the full notice to assess production feasibility.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →