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ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Thu, 19 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting bids for a mechanical actuator. Mechanical actuators are devices that convert energy into mechanical motion, commonly used in aircraft systems to control surfaces, landing gear, or other components requiring precise movement. DLA Aviation manages the supply chain for military aircraft parts and equipment, supporting readiness across the armed services.

This is a procurement for the DLA's inventory system, which typically means the actuator must meet military specifications for reliability, environmental tolerance, and interchangeability with existing systems. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no set-aside program specified. Any responsible offeror—regardless of business size—that can meet the technical, quality, and delivery requirements may submit a bid. This includes:

• Small businesses
• Large businesses
• Non-traditional defense contractors
• Women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) firms (these certifications may provide evaluation preferences or subcontracting credits even without a formal set-aside)

Manufacturers and distributors in NAICS 336413 should verify they can produce or source mechanical actuators to military specifications. DLA frequently requires parts traceability, source inspection, and compliance with military standards (MIL-STD) or aerospace quality systems such as AS9100. See the solicitation for specific qualification requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

DLA Aviation procurement relies heavily on price and past performance for standard catalog items. To compete effectively:

Technical compliance: Obtain the full solicitation package and engineering drawings from SAM.gov or DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Mechanical actuators for military use may require specific materials, stroke lengths, force ratings, or connector configurations. Submit complete specifications; deviations typically require explicit approval.

Quality system verification: Confirm your quality management system meets any cited standards. DLA may require registration to ISO 9001, AS9100, or compliance with MIL-I-45208. Have your quality manual and recent audit records ready for review.

Past performance documentation: Prepare recent contract completion references for similar aerospace or defense spare parts, including delivery metrics and quality acceptance data. DLA evaluates this rigorously.

Pricing strategy: Research DLA's historical pricing for comparable national stock number (NSN) items through DIBBS or FPDS. Consider total evaluated price including any extended warranty, packaging, or shipping to DLA distribution centers.

Small business considerations: Without a set-aside, small businesses compete directly with large manufacturers. Emphasize responsiveness, lower overhead, or specialized actuator expertise. If subcontracting is part of your approach, document your plan and any small business participation.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QRA32
• Confirm the deadline: All responses must be submitted by November 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time
• Register in SAM.gov and DIBBS if not already active; DLA Aviation frequently requires DIBBS registration for technical data access and electronic bidding
• Note any pre-bid conferences, site visits, or sample submission requirements specified in the full solicitation

View the official notice on SAM.gov →