SERVOVALVE,AIRCRAFT
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 23 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia is soliciting offers for servovalves intended for aircraft use. Servovalves are precision hydraulic or pneumatic control components that regulate fluid flow in response to electrical signals, serving critical functions in aircraft flight control systems, landing gear, and other actuated systems. These components must meet stringent military specifications for reliability under extreme operating conditions including temperature variation, vibration, and pressure differentials.
This is a recurring demand-type procurement typical of DLA's supply chain management role: DLA Aviation buys and stocks spare parts to sustain military aircraft readiness across all services. The specific technical requirements—pressure ratings, electrical interfaces, materials, testing protocols, and qualified manufacturers—see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPRPA127QVA04 |
| NAICS | 332710 (Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | November 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice |
Who can bid
This is an unrestricted solicitation open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size. There is no small business set-aside, no SDVOSB preference, and no HUBZone or 8(a) restriction. Large manufacturers, mid-tier suppliers, and small businesses that can meet the technical and qualification requirements may all submit offers.
Given the NAICS code 332710, this classification covers precision machined components. However, servovalves for military aircraft typically require additional qualifications beyond basic machining capability. Offerors should verify whether they—or a teaming partner—hold necessary approvals such as:
- Qualified Suppliers List for Manufacturers (QSLM) or Qualified Suppliers List for Distributors (QSLD) status for the applicable part number
- Source approval from the cognizant engineering activity (often Navy AIR or Army AMCOM for aircraft components)
- Current ISO 9001 or AS9100 aerospace quality certification
- DFARS 252.225-7009 compliance if foreign sourced content restrictions apply
How to put together a competitive bid
Verify source qualification status. DLA Aviation frequently buys parts with restricted sources—either sole-source due to technical data rights or limited-source requiring pre-approval. Search the solicitation documents for reference to specific drawings, specification numbers (likely MIL-PRF or MIL-DTL), and any Qualified Parts List (QPL) or Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) requirements. If your firm is not currently qualified, understand that qualification may take months or years—assess feasibility before investing in proposal preparation.
Review the Item Identification (II) data. DLA solicitations typically include NSN detail, reference drawing numbers, cage code of previous suppliers, and interchangeability requirements. Cross-reference any listed NSN in the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or FIIG (Federal Item Identification Guide) data to confirm exact configuration.
Evaluate your supply chain. If you do not manufacture the servovalve internally, identify whether you can source from an approved manufacturer and resell as a distributor—though margin compression and QSLD requirements may affect viability. Alternatively, consider teaming or subcontracting with an incumbent qualified source.
Prepare past performance documentation. For unrestricted DLA competitions, past performance with military aviation customers, on-time delivery rates, and quality metrics (reject rates, corrective action history) carry significant weight.
Check DLA's Provisioning and Military Packaging requirements. These often involve specific preservation, packing, packing, and marking per MIL-STD-2073 and applicable DLA packaging requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QVA04. The response deadline is November 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern—note this permits roughly four weeks from posting date for proposal preparation, which is tight for complex technical bids. Examine all attachments for detailed specifications, source qualification requirements, and any pre-bid conference or site visit information not captured in the metadata. If source approval is required and you lack it, contact the contracting officer promptly to confirm whether alternate offers or qualification during contract performance are permissible.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →