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Annual federal spend under NAICS 336413 exceeds $5 billion, driven primarily by sustainment and modernization of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. The market is moderately concentrated, with top primes (Lockheed, Boeing, Northrop) capturing ~60% of awards, but small businesses win 25-30% via set-asides. Contracts are predominantly IDIQ (e.g., Air Force's $12B F-15 sustainment IDIQ, Navy's N00019 multiple-award contracts) with task orders for specific components. Demand spikes during platform upgrades (e.g., F-35 Block 4, CH-53K) and foreign military sales. The DLA Aviation manages thousands of spare parts buys via LTA and BPA arrangements.
These agencies are the largest buyers of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 336413 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on DLA Aviation's strategic sourcing initiatives: become an approved source for a specific NSN under their Aviation Spares program. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a Source Approval Request (SAR) for a component that currently has only one approved manufacturer. This creates a sole-source-to-competitive shift, and DLA actively seeks second sources. Set-asides are common: 8(a) and SDVOSB set-asides on DLA BPA calls, and HUBZone preferences on Air Force sustainment IDIQs. Target the 'lowest price technically acceptable' (LPTA) buys for simple parts, but for complex avionics, best-value evaluations emphasize past performance and quality certifications (AS9100, NADCAP).
Work is bought via LPTA for commodity parts (e.g., fasteners, brackets) and best-value for complex assemblies (e.g., flight control actuators, avionics LRUs). Common vehicles: GSA Schedule 84 (FSC 1680), SEWP V (for avionics/electronics), 8(a) STARS III (for IT-related avionics), and agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., Air Force AFLCMC/HBSK, Navy NAVAIR). Evaluation often weighs technical capability, past performance, and price (in that order) for non-commodity items.
While not always mandatory for simple parts, AS9100D is increasingly required by DLA and prime contractors for quality assurance. For critical safety items or avionics, it's often a pass/fail criterion. Many RFQs under this code explicitly require AS9100 or an equivalent quality system.
Awards vary widely: DLA Aviation's spares buys average $50K-$500K per order, while Air Force modernization IDIQs can issue task orders from $1M to $25M. Small businesses often see median awards around $250K for component manufacturing and $2M for subsystem integration.
Bonding is rare for supply-only contracts under this code. However, if the contract includes installation, repair, or modification services (e.g., aircraft modification kits), performance and payment bonds may be required for awards over $150K. Most parts manufacturing contracts do not require bonds.
8(a) set-asides are moderately competitive, typically receiving 3-5 offers per solicitation. The key is to have a strong past performance record with the specific buying agency. DLA Aviation's 8(a) BPA calls often see fewer bidders but require a proven track record of on-time delivery.
Yes, and it's a common entry point. Primes like Boeing and Lockheed actively seek small business subs for component manufacturing under their IDIQs. Register in the SBA's Subcontracting Network (SUB-Net) and target primes' small business liaison offices. Many primes have annual subcontracting goals for this NAICS.