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NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

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

This Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation procurement seeks a nozzle assembly, a component falling under Federal Supply Classification (FSC) 4730—Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings. Nozzle assemblies in this category are typically used in fuel, oil, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems on military aircraft and ground support equipment. DLA Aviation Philadelphia manages sustainment and supply chain operations for aviation-related items across the military services, so this requirement likely supports ongoing maintenance and logistics needs rather than a new weapons system. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery schedules.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning any qualified manufacturer or distributor may bid regardless of size. Under NAICS 332919, eligible offerors typically include manufacturers of metal pipe fittings, valves, and similar components, as well as distributors who can meet DLA's source qualification requirements.

To compete, you must be registered in SAM.gov with active registration valid through the contract performance period. DLA Aviation typically requires sources to comply with the Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) requirements for aviation-critical items, or to obtain source approval if no QPL exists. If your firm lacks prior DLA Aviation experience, verify whether this nozzle assembly requires pre-qualification before bidding. Small businesses should note that while this is not set aside, you may still compete and can pursue other DLA socioeconomic programs (such as prime/sub relationships) if applicable to future requirements.

How to put together a competitive bid

For metal valve and pipe fitting manufacturing, DLA solicitations emphasize technical compliance, traceability, and past performance over price alone. Focus on these elements:

• Source qualification: Confirm immediately whether your product or manufacturing process must appear on an approved QPL/QML. Contact the cognizant qualification activity listed in the solicitation; lead times for qualification can exceed the response window.
• Technical data package: DLA Aviation typically provides drawings, specifications, and Purchase Descriptions. Ensure your engineering team reviews dimensional tolerances, material specifications (often AMS or MIL-spec alloys), and finish requirements. Minor deviations usually require approved waivers.
• Certificate of conformance and traceability: Aviation items demand lot traceability, material certifications, and test reports. Prepare your quality system documentation; AS9100 certification strengthens competitiveness.
• Past performance: If you have delivered to DLA Aviation, DCMA, or military OEMs under similar FSC 4730 items, highlight on-time delivery and quality metrics. First-time offerors should emphasize comparable commercial aerospace experience.
• Pricing structure: DLA often uses Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment or Firm-Fixed-Price arrangements for hardware. Analyze material commodity price volatility if quoting extended delivery periods.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QXA18. The complete posting contains technical drawings, delivery requirements, clauses, and any pre-bid conference information. Note the firm deadline of November 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time—DLA systems automatically reject late submissions. Consider submitting questions early if source qualification or specification interpretation is unclear; procedural deadlines for questions will be stated in the full document.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →