Solicitation
Packing Assembly
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency
AI summaryThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation at Philadelphia) is asking for quotes on a packing assembly, which the notice marks a critical safety item. The text gives no quantity, part number or delivery terms; only a clause list is shown. The response due date is November 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4 (3:30 PM Eastern). More in the summary
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation at Philadelphia) is asking for quotes on a packing assembly, which the notice marks a critical safety item. The text gives no quantity, part number or delivery terms; only a clause list is shown. The response due date is November 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4 (3:30 PM Eastern).
Things to watch (4)
From the version posted Oct 19, 2026.
- Serious: Quantity and unit of issue not stated. A quote is priced per unit, and the text gives no quantity or unit. Check the solicitation documents before pricing.
- Worth checking: Critical safety item. The notice marks this a critical safety item. The text does not say what extra requirements this adds or whether only approved sources can bid.
- Minor: Released under special authority. The notice says it is released under EAF authority, which the text does not explain. Ask the contracting officer what it means for the schedule.
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- Minor: Set-aside not stated. SAM.gov shows no set-aside and the text does not say, so check the full solicitation.
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Full summary
What they want
- Supply a packing assembly (PSC 5330); the item description, quantity and unit of issue are not in the text
- Meet the quality, item unique identification and Buy American rules shown in the clause list
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- November 2, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC-4 (3:30 PM Eastern)
What to include when you submit
- Submit Buy American certificates and the annual representations and certifications, as the clause list shows
Not in the notice text
- The item description, part or stock number, quantity and unit of issue are not in the text
- The solicitation documents, drawings and delivery terms are not in the text
- Delivery destination and delivery date are not stated
- What extra rules apply to a critical safety item are not stated
- How to submit a quote and how quotes are evaluated are not stated
Eligibility and how to respond
- No set-aside: any business, large or small, can bid unless the notice says otherwise.
- How and where to submit is in the notice text and its attachments on SAM.gov.
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Office
- DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, PA
- Product/service code
- 5330 · Packing and Gasket Materials
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 339991)
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
- How to respond to a solicitation (8 steps)
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- How to price a government contract
Terms on this notice: Solicitation
Full notice text from SAM.gov
ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)|19|||||||||||||||||||| HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT|8|X|||||||| WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)|16|INVOICE AND RECEIVING REPORT (COMBO)||TBD|SPRPA1|TBD|TBD|TBD|TBD||||||||| NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION (3-18))|1|| MANDATORY USE OF WORKFLOW PRO (WFP) MOD ASSIST MODULE|1|ROBYN GRINARML| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| EQUAL OPPORTUITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (DEV 2026-O0040)(FEB 2026)|4||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM-BASIC (FEB 2024)|11|||||||||||| ESTIMATE OF PERCENTAGE OF RECOVERED MATERIAL CONTENT FOR EPA DESIGNATED PRODUCTS (MAY 2008))|1|| SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (CLASS DEVIATION 2026-O0025)(FEB 2026)|7|||||||| BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024))|5|||||| BUY AMERICAN--BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE-BASIC (FEB 2024)|1|| ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043)(FEB 2026))|13|||||||||||||| ROYALTY INFORMATION (APR 1984)|1|| NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, ANDENERGY PROGRAM USE (APR 2008))|2||X| THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING RELEASED UNDER EAF AUTHORITY. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM. \
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