CONTAINER,FIRE EXTI
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for a container used with fire extinguishing equipment. This falls under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 1680, which covers miscellaneous items related to aircraft safety and survival systems—including storage, mounting, and support equipment for safety gear. The specific item is a "CONTAINER,FIRE EXTI," indicating a housing or enclosure for fire extinguisher units, likely for installation on military aircraft or in aviation-support facilities.
Containers in this class are typically specialized**:** they must meet military specifications for durability, weight, environmental resistance, and compatibility with specific airframe configurations. DLA Aviation manages procurement for the military services' aircraft sustainment needs, so this supports ongoing fleet operations rather than new development.
See the solicitation for exact quantities, delivery schedules, and technical requirements.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Philadelphia, PA |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA127QWA25 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted / full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted—any responsible offeror, large or small, may submit a bid. There is no small business set-aside, no SDVOSB preference, and no HUBZone or 8(a) restriction.
That said, NAICS 336413 ("Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing") carries a Small Business Administration size standard of 1,500 employees. If your business falls below this threshold, you qualify as small under this code and may pursue small-business contracting opportunities elsewhere, but for this specific procurement you will compete directly against all qualified vendors regardless of size.
To bid, you must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration through the contract period, and you should have any required CAGE code and MPIN. Past performance with DLA or defense aviation supply chains will strengthen your position but is not stated as mandatory in the notice metadata.
How to put together a competitive bid
For DLA Aviation hardware solicitations, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance. Obtain the full specification package from SAM.gov. FSC 1680 containers often reference military standards (MIL-STD) or defense drawings. Confirm your product matches exactly—DLA typically rejects "equal" substitutions unless specifically authorized.
Quality assurance. Expect requirements for ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification given the aviation application. Source inspection by DLA or delegated DCMA may apply. Review the solicitation for First Article Testing (FAT) requirements, common for new suppliers or design revisions.
Pricing strategy. As unrestricted competition, anticipate competition from established aerospace manufacturers. Build your price from actual material, labor, overhead, and profit—DLA uses price analysis and may reject unbalanced or evidently below-cost offers.
Past performance. Prepare citations from relevant contracts: similar FSC items, DLA or military aviation customers, on-time delivery rates, and quality scores. Use CPARS data if you have it, or commercial references if limited government history exists.
Packaging and marking. DLA has strict MIL-STD-2073-1 requirements. Noncompliant packaging causes rejections and payment delays.
Delivery verification. Confirm your capacity to meet any RDD (Required Delivery Date) or ROD (Required on Dock) dates. DLA Philadelphia serves active aviation sustainment; schedule reliability matters.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QWA25. Review sections C (Description/Specs), L (Instructions), and M (Evaluation) completely.
Note the deadline: November 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT—late submissions are inadmissible.
Submit questions early if any specification is unclear; the posting date of November 4, 2026 leaves limited but workable time.
Register or verify SAM.gov status immediately if not current—processing can take weeks.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →