FAIRING NOZZLE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for a fairing nozzle, a component used in aircraft or engine systems. The defense logistics supply chain procures these parts to maintain operational readiness for military aviation platforms.
NAICS code 332919 covers "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing." In defense procurement, this classification frequently applies to specialized metallic components—including nozzles, fittings, and related hardware—that meet strict military specifications for aerospace applications.
The procurement classification code 4730 ("Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings") further confirms this is a hardware component acquisition rather than a service or large assembly.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA127QXA14 |
| NAICS | 332919 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This solicitation is full and open—no set-aside program applies. Any responsible offeror, including small and large businesses, may submit a bid.
Small businesses in NAICS 332919 should verify their size standard eligibility through the SBA's Table of Size Standards. Metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing businesses with appropriate SAM.gov registration, adequate past performance references, and capacity to meet quality assurance requirements (likely including ISO/AS9100 or equivalent for aviation components) are positioned to compete.
Manufacturers should confirm they can produce to military specifications typically associated with DLA aviation hardware—see the solicitation for exact specification requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Focus on these competitive factors for DLA hardware solicitations:
Manufacturing certification: AS9100 or NADCAP accreditation strengthens credibility for aviation components, even when not explicitly required.
Technical data package: DLA hardware solicitations typically reference a specification sheet, military standard, or engineering drawing. See the solicitation for the controlling document number and revision.
Quality assurance: Prepare to document inspection processes, material traceability, and conformance to any cited military or aerospace specifications.
Past performance: Identify recent contracts for similar NSNs, OEM components, or DLA supply chain deliveries. Emphasize on-time delivery rates and quality scores.
Pricing strategy: DLA hardware buys are often lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA). Verify your cost basis accounts for material, tooling, inspection, and any first article testing requirements—see the solicitation for evaluation methodology.
Delivery schedule: DLA Aviation Philadelphia frequently requires firm fixed-price delivery against scheduled quantities. Confirm production capacity aligns with required delivery dates.
No set-aside means direct competition with established DLA suppliers—differentiate through technical compliance, proven quality systems, and competitive lead times rather than small-business preference.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QXA14 to obtain technical specifications, quantity, inspection requirements, and exact evaluation criteria.
Note the firm deadline: Responses due November 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Verify SAM.gov registration is active through at least the award period.
Review DLA Aviation's Supplier Portal for any additional submission requirements or electronic systems needed for proposal delivery.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →