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CENTER BODY ASSEMBL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for a center body assembly, an aircraft component. This type of item falls under the broader category of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages this procurement to support military aviation readiness and supply chain operations.

Center body assemblies are structural components typically found in aircraft—the exact configuration, material specifications, and applicable aircraft platforms see the solicitation. DLA Aviation's procurement focus is on supporting military fleets with spare parts and replacement components.

NAICS 336413 covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing." This industry classification applies to establishments that manufacture aircraft parts (excluding engines and propulsion units) and auxiliary equipment, such as structural components, flight instruments, hydraulic systems, and other specialized aviation equipment not classified elsewhere.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small-business set-aside. Any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid, provided they meet the technical, quality, and contractual requirements DLA Aviation specifies.

Given the NAICS 336413 classification, expected bidders typically include:

• Manufacturers of aerospace structural components
• Machine shops with AS9100/ISO 9001 certifications and aircraft parts experience
• Distributors or repair stations with manufacturing capabilities for specific part numbers
• Suppliers with existing DLA or military aviation contracts

Critical qualifications for this space often include: appropriate quality management systems (AS9100D), traceability documentation, materials certifications, and potentially ITAR registration if the component involves defense-technical data.

Because no set-aside applies, small businesses compete directly with larger aerospace manufacturers. see the solicitation for any explicit size standard (generally 1,250 employees for NAICS 336413), past-performance requirements, or approved sources.

How to put together a competitive bid

For aircraft parts under DLA, competitiveness hinges on technical compliance, proven quality systems, and delivered total cost, not solely price.

Technical documentation: Obtain and review the item drawing, specification, and any military/Industry specifications (MIL-SPECs) referenced. DLA typically requires exact-form-fit-function matches. Source approval or First Article Testing may apply—see the solicitation for validation requirements.

Quality certifications: Ensure current AS9100 registration. If you lack this, factor lead time and audit costs into your decision. DLA Aviation frequently requires Certificate of Conformance, material certifications, and chemical/physical test reports.

Past performance: Highlight comparable aircraft part deliveries to DLA, other military customers, or commercial aerospace OEMs. No prior DLA relationship does not disqualify you, but relevant performance data strengthens your position.

Pricing structure: Evaluate whether to bid as manufacturer, authorized distributor, or through teaming. Consider tooling, raw material availability, and long-lead items given the November 2026 deadline.

Registration and systems: Confirm active SAM.gov registration, valid CAGE code, and any required DLA systems access.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA126QWB53
2. Download all attachments, drawings, and deliverables requirements
3. Verify your SAM.gov registration is current through the response period
4. Submit your offer before November 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—DLA does not typically accommodate late submissions

View the official notice on SAM.gov →