05F | C/KC-135 | PANEL ASSEMBLY, TRAI
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
DLA Aviation, part of the Defense Logistics Agency, is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Panel Assembly, TRAI (NSN: 1560-010668779) for C/KC-135 aircraft. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about March 11, 2026, with responses due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IQC is for the supply of Panel Assembly, TRAI, with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. Delivery of production units will be 280 days from order. FOB and inspection/acceptance will be at origin. The item requires access to restricted unclassified data, necessitating contractors to be certified by DoD per DOD 5220.22M via DD Form 2345.
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: 280 days
- FOB/Inspection: Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date (Estimated): March 11, 2026
- Response Due: April 10, 2026
- Published Date: February 22, 2026
Key Requirements
Contractors must be certified by DoD to access unclassified data by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Solicitation Access
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 provided.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452.