66--RECEIVER,LIQUID LEV
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AV RICHMOND.DLA AVIATION · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation Richmond is procuring a receiver for liquid level measurement—a component used in fuel, oil, or hydraulic systems aboard military aircraft. The NSG classification 66 covers instruments and laboratory equipment. The item is specifically categorized under "RECEIVER,LIQUID LEV," indicating a sensing device that monitors fluid levels in aircraft systems.
This is a spare-parts acquisition typical of DLA Aviation's role as the military's primary supplier of aerospace components. HUBZone set-aside contracting supports economic development in historically underutilized business areas through federal procurement preferences.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Aviation Richmond (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE4A627T5872 |
| NAICS | 334519 — Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
Only HUBZone-certified small businesses may bid. Your firm must be HUBZone-certified through the SBA at the time of offer submission and maintain certification throughout contract performance.
NAICS 334519 has a size standard of 1,000 employees. Your business must fall below this threshold.
Key HUBZone requirements include:
- Principal office located in a designated HUBZone
- At least 35% of employees residing in any HUBZone
- Verification through the SBA's General Login System (SAM.gov integration)
Foreign-owned entities and firms with pending HUBZone decertification are ineligible. Joint ventures must comply with 13 CFR § 126.616.
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical documentation: DLA Aviation procurements for aircraft components typically require first-article inspection or Certificate of Conformance. Confirm whether this item needs source inspection, material certifications, or traceability to military specifications (MIL-PRF or MIL-STD). See the solicitation for exact quality requirements.
Pricing strategy: DLA uses automated procurement systems with evaluated price as the likely award criterion. Review the solicitation for precise quantity, any option years, and Incoterm delivery terms. Submit your most competitive price upfront—DLA combined synopsis/solicitation notices rarely permit discussions.
HUBZone representation: Complete the HUBZone representation in SAM.gov and upload certification documentation. Ensure your SAM registration is active with correct NAICS 334519.
Past performance: Be prepared to demonstrate experience manufacturing or supplying measuring/controlling devices, preferably to DLA or other DoD customers. Include relevant cage codes and contract references.
Delivery compliance: DLA contracts emphasize on-time delivery. Evaluate your production capacity against required delivery schedule. Late deliveries affect Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) scores and future eligibility.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE4A627T5872. The notice was posted October 22, 2026, with offers due October 30, 2026—an eight-day window requiring prompt action.
Download all attached specifications, drawings, and clauses. Verify HUBZone certification status immediately if not current. Submit your offer through SAM.gov before the deadline; late submissions are not accepted under FAR Part 13 procedures typical of combined synopsis/solicitation notices.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →