CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMB
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting bids for circuit card assemblies. This is electronic manufacturing work covered under NAICS 334412, which covers bare printed circuit board manufacturing and circuit card assembly. Circuit card assemblies are populated printed circuit boards—boards with electronic components such as integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, and connectors soldered into place. These assemblies are critical components in avionics, communications, navigation, and other aerospace systems that DLA supports across military aircraft and platforms.
The classification code 5998 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components) further confirms this is component-level procurement rather than full systems or subsystems. DLA Aviation typically procures these items to replenish depot stocks and support military sustainment needs, though the specific quantities, part numbers, and technical requirements for this particular buy should be reviewed directly in the solicitation documents.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA127QZA54 |
| NAICS | 334412 (Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | December 4, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit offers. Both large defense contractors and small businesses—including those in DLA's supplier base and new entrants—are eligible to compete.
Small businesses that manufacture electronics or specialized in circuit card assembly can bid directly. Given the technical nature of defense electronic components, bidders should expect requirements around quality certifications, traceability, and compliance with military specifications. Common expectations in this NAICS for DLA include:
- ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management certifications
- ITAR registration for defense articles
- Experience with military specifications such as MIL-PRF-38534, MIL-STD-883, or J-STD-001
- Counterfeit component avoidance programs
Small businesses without direct military experience may need to partner with a prime or invest in certification infrastructure to be competitive.
How to put together a competitive bid
For circuit card assembly solicitations, DLA typically evaluates on price, technical compliance, and past performance. Given this is open competition, pricing discipline is essential—large manufacturers may have scale advantages.
Technical documentation: Review the solicitation on SAM.gov immediately for drawings, specifications, and source control documents. Circuit card assemblies often require exact part-number matches or approved alternates; sourcing deviations usually require pre-approval.
Supplier base: Secure your component suppliers early. Lead times for military-grade or obsolete components can extend many months. Document your sourcing strategy and any sole-source dependencies.
Quality proposal: Emphasize your testing infrastructure—automated optical inspection, X-ray, functional testing, and environmental screening. DLA Aviation prioritizes defect prevention in aerospace components.
Past performance: If you're new to DLA, highlight relevant commercial aerospace or medical electronics work. Strong past performance ratings in SAM are valuable differentiators.
Delivery and packaging: Military packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-2073) are frequently underestimated costs. Factor these into pricing and production schedules.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov immediately—search solicitation number SPRPA127QZA54 or look for the notice posted November 4, 2026. The technical data package, quantities, delivery schedule, and exact place of performance are contained only in the official documents.
Note the deadline: Responses are due December 4, 2026, by 4:30 PM Eastern Time. DLA systems typically do not accept late submissions. Allow extra time for SAM.gov registration, system access, and technical proposal compilation if you're not already an active DLA supplier.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →