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SHROUD SEGMENT,TURB

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA AVIATION.DLA AVIATION PHILADELPHIA.DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is soliciting offers for a SHROUD SEGMENT, TURB—an aircraft gas turbine engine component. This falls under DLA Aviation's core mission of supplying spare and replacement parts for military aircraft propulsion systems.

Shroud segments in turbine engines are structural components that surround rotating turbine blades, maintaining proper airflowpath clearance and protecting adjacent hardware. These parts experience extreme thermal and mechanical stress during operation, making them critical safety items with stringent material and manufacturing specifications.

NAICS 336412 designates Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. This industry classification covers establishments producing aircraft engines, engine parts, and auxiliary power units for commercial and military aviation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open solicitation with no set-aside restriction. Any responsible offeror—large or small business, veteran-owned, women-owned, or otherwise—may submit a bid. Small businesses competing here face no preference advantage, but they also face no exclusion.

To bid, a firm must be registered in SAM.gov, have an active CAGE code, and meet any DLA Aviation contractor qualification requirements for aerospace work. Given the critical application (turbine engine hardware), expect heightened scrutiny of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and traceability capabilities.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify technical capability first. Turbine shroud segments typically require heat-resistant superalloys, precision casting or machining, and specialized coating processes. Confirm your shop can meet whatever material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and nondestructive testing requirements appear in the full solicitation.

Obtain the detailed specification package. DLA Aviation spare parts solicitations often reference military or OEM technical data packages (TDPs). These may require a TDP license or government-furnished information. See the solicitation for data accessibility and any associated costs.

Price strategically. Full-and-open DLA competitions often attract established aerospace manufacturers with significant economies of scale. Small businesses should calculate true production costs carefully, including any tooling, fixture, or first-article inspection expenses that larger competitors may have already amortized.

Review past procurement history. Search SAM.gov and FPDS for prior awards under this NSN or similar shroud segment part numbers. This reveals historical pricing, typical contract durations, and whether recent awards went to small or large businesses.

Assess delivery risk. DLA typically requires firm fixed pricing with defined delivery schedules. Turbine engine castings and coated components can have long lead times. Confirm your supply chain can support the required delivery without jeopardizing other commitments.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPRPA127QXA26. The posted summary lacks critical details—including exact quantities, technical specifications, inspection requirements, and place of performance—that you need to evaluate this opportunity.

Note the firm deadline: November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. DLA Aviation typically does not accept late submissions. Begin your technical review immediately if this solicitation matches your capabilities, as aerospace quote preparation often requires weeks of engineering and supply chain analysis.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →