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FRAME,TURBINE,AIRCR

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for aircraft turbine engine frames. This is a spare parts procurement for military aviation logistics—DLA Aviation manages the supply chain for aircraft components across the Department of Defense. NAICS 336412 identifies this as an aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing classification. The specific item, "FRAME,TURBINE,AIRCR," indicates a structural component that supports turbine assemblies within military aircraft engines.

This type of procurement typically involves defense-unique items requiring specialized manufacturing capabilities, material certifications, and quality systems appropriate for flight-critical hardware. The Federal Supply Classification 2840 denotes "Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Components," though DLA Aviation also uses this category for certain turbine engine structural elements. see the solicitation

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning large and small businesses may bid. Manufacturers and suppliers with capabilities in aircraft engine component production should evaluate this opportunity.

Small businesses in NAICS 336412 should note the Small Business Administration size standard for this industry. Given the technical nature of turbine engine frames, qualified bidders typically need:

• Experience with aerospace materials (high-temperature alloys, titanium, or nickel-based superalloys)
• AS91xx quality management system certification or equivalent
• NADCAP accreditation for relevant special processes (heat treatment, welding, non-destructive testing)
• DLA-approved manufacturing sources or ability to obtain qualification

Newer entrants might partner with established aerospace manufacturers or pursue this as a subcontracting opportunity if direct bidding proves impractical.

How to put together a competitive bid

For full-and-open aircraft engine parts solicitations, price and past performance typically dominate source selection.

Understand the technical requirements. Obtain the full specifications and drawings through the solicitation to assess whether your manufacturing processes match. Turbine frames often require precision machining, complex assemblies, or investment casting with tight tolerances.

Verify your supply base and lead times. Raw materials for aerospace grades frequently carry long procurement cycles. Confirm you can meet delivery requirements before committing to a schedule.

Review DLA's Quality Requirements. DLA Aviation enforces rigorous quality standards. Ensure your quality system documentation is current and addresses every inspection and test point in the specification.

Price aggressively but sustainably. Full-and-open DLA aviation competitions often attract experienced incumbent suppliers with established cost structures. Analyze historical procurement data in SAM.gov or FPDS to understand pricing norms.

Address past performance substantively. If you lack direct DLA experience, highlight comparable commercial aerospace or other defense agency work with relevant performance metrics.

Confirm your CAGE code and SAM registration are active through contract award period.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation SPRPA127QXA28 on SAM.gov to review technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria. Note the firm response deadline of November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—DLA typically does not accept late submissions. Register for any posted industry question opportunities and download all amendment notices to ensure your bid reflects current requirements.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →