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INDICATOR,ELECTRICA

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation Philadelphia is soliciting bids for an electric indicator. This falls under NAICS 334514, which covers Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing. Electric indicators in this category typically include dial-type measuring instruments, gauges, or display devices used to monitor electrical systems, fluid levels, pressures, or other operational parameters—common equipment in aircraft maintenance and logistics operations. These devices are essential for diagnostics, safety monitoring, and system status reporting in military aviation platforms. See the solicitation for exact technical specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation has no set-aside, meaning it is open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size. Large businesses, small businesses, and nontraditional defense contractors may all compete. While the NAICS code's size standard may define small business status for this industry, there is no restriction limiting competition to small businesses specifically.

If you are a small business in the 334514 manufacturing space, you remain eligible to bid but will face competition from firms of all sizes. If you qualify as a small business under the applicable SBA size standard, you may still benefit from socioeconomic points or past performance advantages on other DLA buys—though none are indicated here. See the solicitation for any additional qualification requirements, such as QML (Qualified Manufacturers List) or QSLD (Qualified Suppliers List of Distributors) status, which DLA frequently requires for aerospace components.

How to put together a competitive bid

For manufacturing bids to DLA Aviation:

• Verify source approval requirements. DLA Aviation commonly requires items to be on the Qualified Products List (QPL) or requires contractors to have QML/QSLD approval. Check whether your product or facility needs pre-approval before submission.
• Confirm technical compliance strictly. Indicator devices for military aviation must meet precise specifications. Any deviation, even minor, often results in automatic rejection. Request the drawing package and specification early if not automatically provided.
• Price strategically for full-and-open competition. Without a set-aside, large manufacturers with economies of scale may bid aggressively. Calculate whether your cost structure allows competitive pricing, or consider subcontracting/teaming if you lack manufacturing capacity.
• Demonstrate past performance. DLA evaluates reliability of supply heavily. Document on-time delivery history, quality metrics, and any prior DLA or military aviation contracts. First-time bidders should emphasize ISO certifications and quality management systems.
• Review shipping and packaging requirements. DLA has specific MIL-STD or commercial packaging standards for aviation parts. Noncompliant packaging can cause rejection or chargebacks.
• Submit through DLA's electronic systems. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and you have access to DLA's procurement portals for document retrieval and submission.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA126QYD11 to obtain technical specifications, quantities, CLIN structure, and exact instructions for proposal submission.
2. Note the deadline: October 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT—late submissions will not be considered.
3. Act quickly if source qualification is required, as approval processes can extend beyond the response window.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →