16--APS PALLET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued an amendment to Solicitation SPRPA1-26-Q-UA42 for APS PALLETs (Product Service Code 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components). This amendment reduces the required quantity from 29 each to 15 each. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in effect. Offers are due by March 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of APS PALLETs, which are classified as Critical Application Items (CAI). Bidders must provide FAA-Certified parts that possess an FAA Authorized Release Certificate (FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag). Only newly manufactured spares will be accepted; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired materials are ineligible for award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment)
- Notice ID: 146efc1eaa044465a394c659c411b9e3
- Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan may be required.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026, 11:11 AM EST
Key Requirements & Notes
- Approved Sources: Offers from non-Government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on source letterhead to the buyer at the time of proposal submittal.
- Drawings: Drawings are not available for this Request For Quote.
- Inspection: Government inspection and acceptance at the source may incorporate DLAD clause 52.?-9004, Product Verification Testing.
- IUID Exemption: The requirement for DFARS clause 252.211-7003 "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" has been deleted for non-CLSSA FMS spares requirements. This is because the affected parts are wholly owned by FMS customer countries (Canada, Germany), are not covered by a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA), and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
- Contact: SAMUEL.EVERETT@DLA.MIL, 215-737-2488.