The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a panel assembly, specifically the side air component. This contract requires the delivery of newly manufactured spares, as refurbished or remanufactured items will not be accepted, emphasizing the critical nature of the item for military operations. The procurement is categorized under the NAICS code 336413, which pertains to Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and is classified as a Critical Application Item (CAI). Interested vendors can reach out to Michael Offenbacker at 215-737-0466 or via email at MICHAEL.OFFENBACKER@DLA.MIL for further details and to submit proposals electronically. The solicitation includes various compliance requirements, including quality assurance standards and a small business subcontracting plan, with specific deadlines for proposal submissions to be adhered to.