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30--CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Tue, 10 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for a cylinder assembly, as indicated by the item nomenclature "30--CYLINDER ASSEMBLY,A" with Federal Supply Classification code 3040. Items in FSC 3040 fall under the broader category of engine and engine-related components for aircraft and missiles. DLA Aviation is the primary supply chain manager for aviation parts across the U.S. military services, handling procurement of spare parts, components, and related material to sustain military aircraft fleets.

This appears to be a stock replenishment or direct-sale procurement for a specific National Stock Number component. DLA Aviation Philadelphia typically manages technical procurement for a wide range of aerospace items, often involving drawing-dependent or specification-controlled parts where offerors must demonstrate manufacturing capability and quality system compliance.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies based on the available metadata. Manufacturers or distributors with capabilities in mechanical power transmission equipment or aerospace components may compete. Offerors should be prepared to meet DLA's standard requirements, which typically include:

• Acceptable Quality System standards (often AS9100 or ISO 9001 for aviation items)
• Registration in the DLA Internet Bid Bond System (DIBBS) for electronic submission
• Valid Cage Code and active SAM.gov registration
• Ability to meet any technical qualification requirements see the solicitation

Small businesses without set-aside protection will compete directly against larger established defense contractors. This places greater weight on price competitiveness and past performance with DLA or similar agencies.

How to put together a competitive bid

For an open DLA Aviation mechanical component procurement, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance first. DLA Aviation solicitations for FSC 3040 items typically include technical drawings, material specifications, and possibly first article testing requirements. Obtain the complete technical package referenced in the solicitation. Any deviation from specification usually requires a deviation request that may delay evaluation.

Pricing strategy. Without a set-aside, price carries heavy weight in DLA's lowest-price technically acceptable evaluation approach. Research historical pricing through DLA's Price Verification tool or previous contract data. Factor in material lead times, special processes (plating, heat treat, NDT), and any minimum order quantities see the solicitation.

Quality certification. Verify your quality system meets the solicitation's stated requirement—commonly AS9100D for aviation-critical items. If you lack certification, consider partnering with an approved subcontractor or pursuing certification well in advance of future opportunities.

DIBBS submission. DLA requires electronic submission through DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil). Ensure your account is active and linked to your SAM registration. Upload all required attachments including technical proposals, pricing breakdowns, and any exception sheets.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation SPRPA126RYD25 immediately on SAM.gov to retrieve technical specifications, delivery requirements, packaging standards, and evaluation criteria.

2. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active through at least the response period.

3. Submit your offer through DIBBS no later than November 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. DLA does not typically accept late offers.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →