COMPUTER,DIGITAL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting bids for computer, digital equipment under classification code 7B22. This falls within NAICS 334111, which covers electronic computer manufacturing—businesses that manufacture digital computers, including mainframes, personal computers, workstations, laptops, and servers. DLA Aviation serves as the primary supply chain manager for aviation-related materiel across the Department of Defense, so this procurement likely supports military aviation operations, maintenance, or logistics systems with computing hardware.
Because the place of performance is not specified in the metadata, see the solicitation for delivery requirements, shipping instructions, and any destination information.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA Aviation · DLA Aviation Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA126RYD26 |
| NAICS | 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not provided in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open with no small-business set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—including large manufacturers, small businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors—may compete. To be eligible, bidders must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the performance period
- Have NAICS 334111 in their SAM entity profile (or demonstrate capability in this scope)
- Meet any applicable defense contractor security and cybersecurity requirements; see the solicitation for DFARS clauses, NIST SP 800-171, or CMMC requirements
- Be capable of manufacturing or supplying new digital computers meeting DLA's technical and quality standards
Small businesses in this NAICS should note they will compete directly against established OEMs and large defense suppliers. The absence of a set-aside suggests DLA anticipates sufficient competition without restricting the pool.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. DLA computer procurements typically specify form factor, processing capability, memory, storage, operating environment, and compliance with military or federal standards (MIL-STD, TAA/BAA requirements). See the solicitation for exact specifications—do not assume standard commercial configurations will qualify.
Pricing strategy. Full-and-open DLA solicitations for IT hardware are often price-competitive with thin margins. Research historical pricing through DLA's FedMall or FPDS data if available. Factor in warranty terms, packaging, and marking requirements that DLA Aviation commonly imposes.
Supply chain and lead times. Semiconductor and component availability remains volatile. Confirm your manufacturing or sourcing capacity aligns with any required delivery schedule before committing to a delivery date.
Quality assurance and traceability. DLA typically requires lot/batch traceability, counterfeit prevention protocols, and adherence to AS9100 or ISO 9001. See the solicitation for specific quality clauses.
Past performance. If you lack DLA or DoD contracting history, emphasize relevant commercial performance or subcontractor relationships that demonstrate delivery reliability at volume.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA126RYD26. Verify all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and clauses before preparing your offer. Responses are due Monday, October 19, 2026, by 11:59 PM EDT—allow buffer time for SAM.gov technical processing and any required documentation uploads.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →