28--SHROUD,HPT,STATOR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 13 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is seeking to procure a shroud, HPT (high-pressure turbine), stator—an aircraft gas turbine engine component. This falls under DLA's mission of supplying spare parts and logistics support for military aircraft and weapon systems.
A high-pressure turbine stator shroud is a critical hot-section component in jet engines. The stator section sits between rotating turbine stages, directing airflow and protecting surrounding engine structures from extreme temperatures and pressures. These parts require specialized materials and manufacturing capabilities due to the severe operating environment inside military turbofan and turbojet engines.
DLA Aviation Richmond handles procurement for aircraft parts, components, and accessories supporting U.S. military readiness. This acquisition appears to be a direct supply of a repair or replacement part for existing engine fleets, typical of DLA's continuing demand for sustainment of aging military aircraft platforms.
Specific quantities, applicable drawings, technical specifications, and exact engine applications see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A727Q0180 |
| NAICS | 336412 – Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under a total small business set-aside. Your business must qualify as small under NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), which carries a size standard see the solicitation for current threshold.
To compete, you must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active registration through the response deadline, and meet any DLA supplier qualification requirements. Given the technical nature of turbine engine components, bidders typically need experience with aerospace materials (superalloys, thermal barrier coatings), precision machining or casting capabilities, and relevant quality certifications such as AS9100 or NADCAP accreditation for special processes. Past performance supplying to DLA, OEMs, or the military supply chain strengthens competitiveness.
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify your small business status. Confirm your SAM.gov profile reflects small business size under NAICS 336412. Update if needed before submitting.
Assess technical capability against the actual requirements. Turbine shroud manufacture or overhaul demands specific processes: investment casting, directionally solidified or single-crystal superalloy expertise, machining to tight tolerances, coating application (thermal barrier, environmental barrier, or abradable), and non-destructive testing. The solicitation will specify whether this is for new production, overhaul/repair, or alternate sourcing against an existing design. See the solicitation for drawing numbers, material specifications, and inspection requirements.
Understand DLA's supply terms. DLA Aviation contracts often involve long-term agreements with irregular demand, requiring inventory readiness or quick-turn responsiveness. Review delivery requirements, packaging standards (likely MIL-STD-2073), and any warranty provisions.
Pricing strategy. Research historical pricing for comparable HPT components if available through DLA's historical awards database. Factor in material cost volatility for nickel-based superalloys and certified source constraints. DLA evaluates on price/cost and technical acceptability; lowest technically acceptable often governs these part-specific solicitations.
Past performance documentation. Prepare relevant citations demonstrating on-time delivery and quality acceptance of similar aerospace engine components.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov at solicitation number SPE4A727Q0180. The response deadline is November 13, 2026. Review all technical drawings, specification sheets, and clause provisions before preparing your offer. If your business lacks direct turbine component experience, evaluate whether teaming or subcontracting arrangements might qualify you—though note that prime contractorship requires your small business to perform the essential elements if awarded.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →