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ACTUATOR, ELECTROMEC

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City is soliciting offers for electromechanical actuators. These are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical movement, commonly used in aircraft and aerospace systems for flight control surfaces, landing gear, engine controls, and other critical functions. The specific type, quantity, and technical requirements for these actuators are not specified in the available metadata—see the solicitation for complete specifications.

DLA Aviation serves as the primary supply chain manager for aviation-related parts and equipment across the Department of Defense. This procurement supports military aircraft readiness and sustainment operations.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside, meaning it is open to businesses of all sizes. Large manufacturers, defense primes, and small businesses will compete directly. NAICS 336413 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, excluding engines, propellers, and avionics.

To bid, your firm should have:

• Active SAM.gov registration with current CAGE code
• Experience manufacturing or sourcing electromechanical actuators meeting military or aerospace specifications
• Capability to meet federal contracting compliance requirements (FAR provisions, DFARS clauses)
• Ability to provide quality documentation and traceability typically required for aircraft parts

Small businesses without set-aside protection will face direct competition from established defense suppliers. Consider whether your firm offers technical differentiation, superior lead times, or cost advantages that can compete at full and open scale.

How to put together a competitive bid

For electromechanical actuator procurements, DLA typically emphasizes:

Technical compliance: Verify your product meets—or can be qualified to—the exact military specification cited in the solicitation. Actuators must often satisfy MIL-STD or specific aircraft platform requirements. Obtain the specification sheet early and conduct gap analysis against your current product.

Quality systems: AS9100 certification or equivalent aerospace quality management is frequently expected. Your quality plan should address source inspection, testing protocols, and certificates of conformance.

Supply chain resilience: Demonstrate ability to manage obsolescence, provide long-term support, and maintain traceability documentation. DLA values suppliers who can minimize AOG (aircraft on ground) risk.

Pricing strategy: Without set-aside preferences, price competitiveness is paramount. Analyze historical DLA pricing for similar NSNs if available. Consider total lifecycle costs including warranty and repair support in your proposal.

Past performance: Highlight comparable DOD or commercial aerospace contracts. Strong past performance ratings in CPRM (Contractor Performance Risk Assessment Methodology) strengthen competitiveness.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRTA1-27-Q-0018. The solicitation will contain the complete specification, quantity, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and all FAR/DFARS clauses. Note the firm deadline of November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time—late submissions will not be considered. Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and all representations and certifications are current before preparing your response.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →