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SERVOCYLINDER

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

What the government is buying

DLA Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting bids for a servocylinder—a hydraulic or electromechanical actuator that translates control signals into precise mechanical motion. Servocylinders are critical components in aircraft flight control systems, landing gear, and other applications requiring accurate position or force control. In DLA Aviation's supply chain role, this procurement likely supports maintenance, repair, and overhaul of military aircraft by providing replacement servocylinders to service branches and defense contractors.

NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) indicates this contract falls under specialized aerospace instrument manufacturing rather than generic machined parts. Contractors in this space typically produce or overhaul components with strict traceability, testing documentation, and conformance to military specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside indicated. All responsible sources may submit offers, including:

• Large manufacturers of aerospace actuators and flight control components
• Small businesses capable of 334511-scope production or overhaul
• Nontraditional defense contractors with relevant servocylinder technical capabilities

Small businesses should assess whether they can meet DLA Aviation's typical requirements: past performance in aerospace, quality systems (AS9100 or MIL-STD compliance), and capacity for defense-unique packaging and documentation. The absence of a set-aside means small businesses compete directly with established suppliers, but also that no restriction blocks their participation.

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the technical baseline. Servocylinder specifications in DLA solicitations typically reference military standards (MIL-PRF, MIL-STD), specific part numbers, and performance parameters including bore diameter, stroke length, pressure rating, and feedback sensor type. See the solicitation for exact requirements, applicable drawings, and acceptance test procedures.

Verify your qualification status. DLA Aviation frequently requires contractors to demonstrate:

• Active registration in SAM.gov (mandatory)
• Valid CAGE code
• Appropriate FSC 6615 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment) or related supply chain experience
• Quality certifications aligned with aerospace standards

Price competitively for the replacement parts market. DLA often evaluates on lowest technically acceptable price for standard hardware items. Analyze historical pricing for similar National Stock Number (NSN) items if available. Factor in:

• Testing and calibration costs
• Special packaging per MIL-STD-2073
• Traceability documentation and material certifications

Address delivery and packaging. Aviation items require strict preservation and packaging to prevent corrosion and damage. See the solicitation for required delivery schedule and any Performance Based Logistics elements.

Consider teaming. If your firm lacks complete in-house capability for final assembly and test, a subcontracting arrangement with an established servocylinder manufacturer may strengthen your offer.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation for SPRPA127QRA14 at SAM.gov to obtain technical specifications, drawings, inspection requirements, and the precise statement of work. Note the firm deadline of October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—DLA typically does not accept late submissions. Review the solicitation's provisions on inspection, acceptance, and any first article test requirements before committing resources to a proposal.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →