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66--GAGE,DIFFERENTIAL,DIAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation is procuring a gage, differential, dial—a precision instrument used to measure pressure differences between two points. Differential dial gages are mechanical measurement devices commonly used in aerospace and industrial applications to monitor filter conditions, airflow, fluid systems, and other environments where detecting incremental pressure variations is critical.

This type of instrument typically features a dial face displaying pressure differential in units such as inches of water column or pounds per square inch (PSI). Differential pressure gages support maintenance, quality assurance, and operational safety across aviation platforms. DLA Aviation Richmond serves as the contracting activity, handling procurement for the Defense Logistics Agency's aviation supply chain.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under NAICS 334419, which carries a size standard of 750 employees. Your business must be registered in SAM.gov, classified as small under this NAICS code, and appear in DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) or be capable of meeting DLA's quality and shipment requirements for aviation-critical items.

DLA Aviation typically requires suppliers to hold Quality Certification conforming to industry standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100 (aerospace), or equivalent. For items in Federal Supply Class 66 (Instruments and Laboratory Equipment), additional qualifications may apply regarding calibration traceability to NIST standards. Confirm your specific eligibility and certification status in the full solicitation.

How to put together a competitive bid

Pricing strategy: DLA Aviation solicitations use automated quotation systems. Research historical pricing for National Stock Number (NSN) variations of differential dial gages through DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. Analyze awarded prices for similar FSC 66 items to benchmark your proposal.

Technical compliance: Carefully review all referenced documents, including specification sheets, military standards (MIL-STD or MIL-SPEC), and drawings cited in the solicitation. Differential gages for defense applications may require specific dial ranges, connection sizes, case materials, or accuracy classes. Do not assume—see the solicitation for exact technical requirements.

Quality documentation: Prepare to submit your quality manual, calibration procedures, and evidence of traceability. DLA may require a Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction (QALI) or first article test approval depending on the item's criticality.

Past performance: Highlight experience supplying measurement instruments to DLA, other defense agencies, or commercial aviation. Reference any existing DLA contracts or Blanket Purchase Agreements.

Small business certification: Ensure your SAM.gov profile reflects active small business status and any applicable socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) even though this is a total small business set-aside rather than a specific socioeconomic program.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T8276
2. Note the deadline: November 12, 2026—Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically have short response windows
3. Register or verify your SAM.gov and DIBBS accounts to submit quotations electronically
4. Download all attachments including specifications, drawings, and delivery requirements—metadata indicates none of these details are repeated here
5. Contact the contracting officer listed in the SAM notice with any clarification questions; do not rely on assumptions about quantities, precise specifications, or deliverables

View the official notice on SAM.gov →