62--LIGHT,COCKPIT,AIRCRAFT
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support is seeking cockpit lighting equipment for aircraft through a combined synopsis and solicitation. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 62, which covers lighting fixtures and lamps. Items in this category typically include instruments that illuminate flight controls, gauges, panels, and other essential cockpit systems for military aircraft operations.
NAICS 336413 corresponds to Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Companies in this sector produce a range of components that support aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, including specialized lighting systems that meet stringent military specifications for durability, electromagnetic interference shielding, and performance under extreme conditions.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE8E727T0325 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the size standard for NAICS 336413, which is typically 1,000 employees (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov/size-standards)
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in your SAM profile
- Be prepared to comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, including cyber security clauses and country-of-origin restrictions
Given DLA's role as a global logistics provider, prior experience supporting military aviation programs or holding existing DLA contracts may strengthen your competitive position, though it is not a statutory requirement for set-aside eligibility.
How to put together a competitive bid
For cockpit lighting contracts, DLA typically requires adherence to military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or aviation industry standards. Focus your bid development on:
Technical data packages: Obtain and review the applicable military specification drawings and performance requirements referenced in the solicitation. DLA often buys to existing part numbers with defined technical characteristics.
Quality certifications: Maintain or pursue AS9100D (aerospace quality management) certification if not already held. Source inspection and first-article testing requirements are common for aircraft lighting.
Supply chain traceability: Document your ability to trace components through the supply chain, particularly for critical items like filaments, LEDs, or drivers. Counterfeit prevention protocols matter intensely in aviation procurement.
Past performance: Prepare references from comparable aircraft parts or military contracts. DLA evaluates past performance through systems like CPARS (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System).
Prompt payment terms: Small businesses can leverage dynamic discounting or accept government purchase card transactions to improve cash flow, but pricing remains the dominant evaluation factor for DLA's simplified acquisitions.
Next steps
Download the complete solicitation from SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE8E727T0325. The full document will contain the detailed item description, quantity, delivery requirements, inspection criteria, and any applicable clauses or provisions. Note that the response deadline is November 9, 2026—allow adequate time for proposal preparation, which may include obtaining technical drawings and validating manufacturing capabilities against stated requirements.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →