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FLAP,WING LANDING

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting bids for aircraft flap components, specifically a wing landing flap. This falls under DLA Aviation's core mission of procuring spare and replacement parts to support military aircraft readiness. Landing flaps are critical flight control surfaces that extend from the trailing edge of a wing to increase lift during takeoff and landing operations.

The item carries Federal Supply Classification code 1560, which covers airframe structural components including flight control surfaces. The work is classified under NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—a sector encompassing manufacturers of aircraft parts and subassemblies that do not complete aircraft themselves.

This appears to be an open competition with no small business set-aside program applied. See the solicitation for exact quantity, delivery schedule, technical specifications, and any packaging requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible offerors—there is no small business preference program indicated. Large enterprises, small businesses of any size standard under NAICS 336413, and non-traditional defense contractors may all compete.

Manufacturers with experience in precision aircraft structural components, flight control surfaces, or DLA Aviation supply chains should evaluate whether they meet any qualification requirements. DLA Aviation typically requires compliance with military specifications, quality certifications (commonly AS9100 or ISO 9001 for aviation work), and adherence to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. See the solicitation for any specific past performance requirements, source approval mandates, or contractor qualifications.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify your manufacturing capability against exact specs. DLA Aviation parts often require conformance to detailed military drawings, material specifications, and process standards. Request or download the technical data package promptly—lead time for understanding complex aviation requirements can be substantial.

Review DFARS and DLA-specific clauses carefully. Aviation parts solicitations typically incorporate stringent quality requirements, counterfeit parts prevention (DFARS 252.246-7007), and specialty metals restrictions (DFARS 252.225-7009). Price alone rarely wins; compliance risk and delivery certainty matter equally.

Assess your supply chain for raw materials and specialized processes. Landing flap components may involve aluminum or titanium alloys, corrosion-resistant treatments, or specialized bonding. Material traceability and source documentation are standard DLA expectations.

Evaluate your capacity against any delivery requirements. DLA Aviation often issues requirements with multiple delivery orders or just-in-time demands tied to military depot schedules. See the solicitation for the exact delivery profile.

Consider team arrangements if gaps exist. Given the open competition, large primes may bid; small manufacturers might improve competitiveness through subcontracting relationships or mentor-protégé arrangements, though any such structure must comply with affiliation rules.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA126QUB75. The package should contain the complete statement of work, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and all contract clauses.

Critical deadline: November 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow ample time for SAM.gov registration if not already active, and for any required technical data requests or pre-bid inquiries through the DLA Philadelphia contracting office.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →