The Ddsp New Cumberland Facility, operating under the Department of Defense’s DLA Distribution, supports critical logistics and maintenance operations for military systems by procuring specialized industrial components and precision machinery. Its core mission centers on sustaining operational readi...
The Ddsp New Cumberland Facility, operating under the Department of Defense’s DLA Distribution, supports critical logistics and maintenance operations for military systems by procuring specialized industrial components and precision machinery. Its core mission centers on sustaining operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical hardware, including cutting tools, industrial valves, aircraft ancillary equipment, and welding systems—items essential for field repair, equipment maintenance, and aviation sustainment. Strategic priorities include ensuring supply chain resilience for high-use mechanical and electrical subsystems, with emphasis on components that enable rapid turnaround of deployed assets. The agency prioritizes reliability, interchangeability, and MIL-SPEC compliance in all procurements, targeting parts that directly support aircraft, ground vehicle, and facility infrastructure maintenance cycles.
Procurement patterns reveal a consistent demand for precision-manufactured metal and electromechanical components, particularly those used in power conditioning, fluid control, and structural assembly. Contracts are typically issued as standard solicitation vehicles without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences. The agency relies on open competition to secure high-precision, low-volume items requiring strict dimensional tolerances and material certifications, often sourced from manufacturers with AS9100 or ISO 9001 accreditation.
Primary procurement targets include NAICS 333515 (cutting tool accessories), 332911 (industrial valves), 336413 (aircraft parts), and 333992 (welding equipment), reflecting a focus on durable, high-stress components. Additional demand exists for electrical control devices (335931, 335999) and fabricated metal products (332999), underscoring a systems-level approach to maintenance support. Vendor relationships are performance-driven, with preference for suppliers demonstrating proven track records in defense-grade manufacturing and just-in-time delivery capabilities.
Organized under DLA Distribution, the facility operates as a key logistics node within the DoD’s global supply network, supporting distribution centers across the continental United States. It utilizes standard Defense Logistics Agency procurement vehicles, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and blanket purchase agreements, to maintain continuous availability of mission-critical spares.
