CAP, VALVE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK is seeking cap and valve components under solicitation SPRTA1-27-Q-0013. The classification code 1650 corresponds to Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories, indicating this procurement supports military aviation maintenance or manufacturing operations. See the solicitation for specific quantities, technical specifications, and delivery requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY.DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRTA1-27-Q-0013 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026, 11:59 PM CT |
| Place of performance | Burbank, CA |
Who can bid
This opportunity is unrestricted—no set-aside preference applies. Any business meeting the technical and financial qualifications may compete, including large businesses, small businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors. NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) has a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,250 employees. Small businesses below this threshold may still benefit from DLA's efforts to increase supplier diversity, though no formal preference applies here.
Bidders should verify their SAM.gov registration is active and that any required DLA vendor qualifications, such as adherence to aviation quality standards (commonly AS9100 or equivalent), are in place. See the solicitation for specific eligibility certifications and past performance requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
For aerospace components like caps and valves, focus on demonstrating traceability, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability:
- Technical compliance: Provide material certifications, manufacturing process documentation, and test data aligned to military specifications (potentially MIL-STD or MIL-SPEC). See the solicitation for exact requirements.
- Quality systems: Highlight existing AS9100 certification, FAA PMA approvals, or DLA-in-the-Loop history. If new to DLA aviation supply, emphasize comparable commercial aviation experience.
- Pricing strategy: Research DLA's historical pricing through contracted items or the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Unrestricted competitions tend toward aggressive pricing; ensure your cost basis accounts for lot sizes, packaging, and delivery frequency.
- Delivery performance: Burbank, CA suggests potential proximity to aviation industrial clusters. Evaluate whether your logistics network can meet any firm or indefinite-delivery requirements. See the solicitation for delivery schedule details.
- Source of supply: Document component origins clearly; DLA emphasizes counterfeit prevention and supply chain integrity for aviation items.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using SPRTA1-27-Q-0013 to review technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and exact quantities.
- Register or verify your SAM.gov and DIBBS accounts if not already active.
- Note the firm deadline of November 16, 2026, 11:59 PM Central Time—DLA typically does not accept late submissions.
- Contact the contracting officer listed in the SAM.gov notice for any pre-submission questions; allow adequate time for responses before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →