GRIP
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 a Solicitation titled "GRIP" for Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components. This solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), formerly known as Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA). Offers are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks components for aircraft hydraulic, vacuum, and de-icing systems (Product Service Code 1650). Key requirements include:
- Mandatory Use of Workflow Pro (WFP) Mod Assist Module.
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID).
- Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement: ISO 9000 or equivalent.
- Warranty of Supplies: One year from date of delivery, with 45 days after discovery of defect.
- Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Payment Instructions: Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT PHILADELPHIA, PA
Evaluation
Offerors are advised that only offers from government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically acceptable. Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
Additional Notes
Drawings are not available for this Request for Quotation. The solicitation includes clauses for Buy American, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.