CONTROL PANEL,AIRCR
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting for an aircraft control panel. This falls under the broad category of aerospace manufacturing and parts supply, specifically related to aircraft cockpit instruments, flight control interfaces, or engine/system monitoring panels.
Aircraft control panels are critical avionics components that house switches, indicators, displays, and control mechanisms pilots use to operate aircraft systems. DLA Aviation serves as the primary materiel manager for Department of Defense aircraft parts, supporting military readiness by procuring and sustaining aviation components across all services.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Philadelphia, PA |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA126QRC65 |
| NAICS | 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no set-aside, meaning any responsible business entity can bid regardless of size or socioeconomic status. However, NAICS 336413 carries a 500-employee size standard, so firms at or below this threshold qualify as small businesses for this procurement. Large businesses, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors are all eligible.
Given DLA Aviation's role as a sustainment organization, bidders should be prepared to demonstrate:
- Experience manufacturing or sourcing aircraft parts to military specifications
- Traceability and quality management capabilities (typically AS9100 or equivalent)
- Ability to meet DLA's packaging and marking requirements
- Past performance delivering on defense contracts, if applicable
How to put together a competitive bid
Research the exact requirement. The title "CONTROL PANEL,AIRCR" suggests a National Stock Number (NSN) or part-number-driven buy. Obtain the full specification to determine whether this is a manufactured item, repair effort, or alternate sourcing opportunity. DLA often buys against Technical Data Packages (TDPs) or existing drawings.
Qualify your supply base. If you are not the original manufacturer, identify whether technical data is available, whether the item is on the DLA Qualified Parts List (QPL), and whether any proprietary restrictions apply. Source approval may be required.
Price strategically. Full and open DLA Aviation competitions for aerospace parts are typically price-driven with past performance as a secondary factor. Analyze historical contract data in USAspending.gov or SAM.gov Contract Opportunities for pricing benchmarks on similar NSNs.
Address quality and delivery rigor. Include your AS9100 certification, key supplier agreements, and any existing DLA customer approvals. Highlight your experience with MIL-STD packaging, RFID tagging, and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing.
Prepare complete administrative responses. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active, your NAICS 336413 is reflected in your profile, and any required representations (Buy American, debarment, etc.) are current.
Next steps
Download and review the complete solicitation SPRPA126QRC65 at SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria. Note the firm deadline of 4:30 PM Eastern Time on November 30, 2026—DLA Aviation does not typically accept late submissions. Consider submitting questions through SAM.gov's Q&A function well before the deadline to clarify any technical or commercial ambiguities.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →