53--DOOR,ACCESS,WEAPON SYS
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 is seeking a supplier for doors, access, weapon systems (Federal Supply Classification 53). These are specialized access doors designed for integration with military weapon systems—components that allow maintenance access, secure entry points, or protective panels on aircraft, ground vehicles, or other defense platforms.
This is a DLA Aviation procurement, indicating the parts will likely support military aircraft operations, maintenance, or sustainment. DLA Aviation at Richmond serves as the primary procurement hub for aviation-related spare parts and components across the Department of Defense.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Richmond |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A627T4470 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all responsible offerors—no small-business set-aside applies. Any qualified manufacturer or distributor, regardless of size or socioeconomic status, may submit a bid. However, DLA contracts typically require:
- SAM.gov registration active through contract performance period
- Competitive pricing against established catalog or market benchmarks
- Ability to meet military specification requirements (see the solicitation for specific standards)
- Past performance with defense supply chain requirements preferred but not always mandatory
NAICS 336413 designates "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." Your firm must either manufacture these components or be an authorized distributor with acceptable traceability documentation. DLA does not generally buy from brokers without manufacturer authorization.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given this is full-and-open competition for a hardware item on DLA's managed shelf:
Pricing strategy: Research DLA's Emall pricing history and recent awards for identical or similar National Stock Numbers. DLA awards largely on price for standard items, with technical acceptability as a pass/fail threshold.
Technical compliance: Obtain and verify full military specification requirements in the solicitation. Weapon system access doors may require material certifications, testing data, or specific dimensions—see the solicitation for exact technical requirements.
Delivery terms: Confirm your production lead time matches required delivery schedule. DLA typically evaluates total evaluated price, which may incorporate transportation costs and prompt payment discounts.
Quality assurance: Ensure your quality system can produce documentation required for aviation-critical parts, including manufacturer's certificates of conformance and traceability records.
Small business considerations: While no set-aside exists, subcontracting plans may be required if you are large and the contract value exceeds applicable thresholds.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T4470 to obtain complete specifications, quantity, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Note the deadline: Responses are due October 23, 2026—eight days after posting, suggesting a streamlined acquisition process for commercially available items.
Verify your SAM registration is current and matches your DUNS/UEI records before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →