05F | C/KC-135 | HINGE, DOOR, AIRCRAFT
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 is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Aircraft Door Hinges (NSN: 1560-015767659) used on C/KC-135 aircraft. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about March 25, 2026, with responses due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for HINGE, DOOR, AIRCRAFT, NSN: 1560-015767659, specifically for C/KC-135 aircraft. The item is manufactured by approved sources including AERO COMPONENTS, LLC; PRECI-MANUFACTURING, INCORPORATED; THE BOEING COMPANY; INFINITY FABRICATION, INC.; D-J ENGINEERING INC; CAMNETICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION; VOLUMATIC INC; and MALONES CNC MACHINING INC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 2-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Delivery: 300 days after Government approval; FOB at Origin; Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 25, 2026
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 8, 2026
Special Requirements
This item requires access to data restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Submission Details
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. No paper copies will be available. Offerors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view documents.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Ryan Loeffelholz, ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil, 804-279-1452.