NRP,SERVO,TAIL ROTO
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Wed, 07 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
This Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation procurement seeks new or repaired aircraft components in the categories of NRP (Non-Repairable), servo mechanisms, and tail rotor hardware. These parts support military rotary-wing aircraft operations.
Aircraft servos are critical flight control components that translate pilot inputs into mechanical movement. Tail rotor assemblies counteract main rotor torque and provide directional control for helicopters. NRP items are components designated beyond economical repair, meaning the government requires factory-new or overhauled replacement units rather than depot-level fixes.
DLA Aviation Philadelphia serves as the primary procurement hub for Defense Department aircraft parts, managing billions annually in spare parts for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps rotary and fixed-wing fleets. See the solicitation for specific part numbers, quantities, and technical specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation – Philadelphia, PA |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA126QYB48 |
| NAICS | 336413 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
NAICS 336413 covers "Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing," a category encompassing aerospace components not classified under airframe or engine production.
Who can bid
This unrestricted solicitation is open to all responsible offerors, including large businesses and small businesses in any socioeconomic category. No set-aside applies—small businesses, women-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) firms all compete on equal footing with larger contractors.
To compete, your firm must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status and valid CAGE code
- Hold or obtain any required security clearances if technical data is classified (unlikely for most spare parts, but verify in the solicitation)
- Demonstrate past performance in aviation/aerospace parts manufacturing or distribution
- Maintain quality certifications typically required for DLA aviation contracts—commonly AS9100 or ISO 9001, plus any specific military specifications (MIL-SPEC) cited
How to put together a competitive bid
Technical compliance first. DLA Aviation evaluations are typically lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) for spare parts. A non-compliant technical proposal eliminates you regardless of price. Verify every specification, packaging requirement, and delivery term against your actual capabilities.
Source of supply documentation. For NRP items, you must document chain of custody from approved manufacturers. If offering brokered parts, prepare manufacturer authorization letters or evidence of legitimate supply access.
Pricing strategy. Research DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System) for historical prices on identical or similar NSNs. DLA maintains extensive price histories; bids wildly above historical averages face rejection or mandatory cost analysis delays.
Quality certifications. Upload current AS9100 and any process certifications to your SAM profile and be prepared to submit with your bid. Verify your CAGE code's PIREP (Past Performance Information Retrieval System) record is clean.
Packaging and marking. DLA aviation contracts carry strict military packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073). Price these requirements explicitly or risk absorbing unplanned costs.
Prompt payment terms and small business incentives. Even without set-aside status, highlight any small business participation plan, as some DLA contracts include price evaluation preferences for small business teaming arrangements.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA126QYB48 — technical specifications, quantities, and delivery requirements appear only in the complete package
- Confirm deadline logistics — responses are due October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT, an extremely tight turnaround posted October 6; verify submission method and any DIBBS requirements immediately
- Assess capacity against lead times — aviation parts often carry long manufacturing cycles; ensure your supply chain can meet any required delivery schedule
View the official notice on SAM.gov →