1560-014346367, SUPPLEMENT ARMOR, WSDC: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130

SOL #: SPE4A726R0387_SynopsisPre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 9, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 24, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Supplement Armor (NSN: 1560-014346367) for C-130 Aircraft. This procurement is for a 5-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 80 units. The solicitation will be issued as an unrestricted procurement (Other Than Full and Open Competition) on or about February 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the supply of Supplement Armor, NSN 1560-014346367, specifically item 80553129 manufactured by Foster-Miller Inc (CAGE 30233). The armor is intended for Hercules C-130 aircraft.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
  • Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
  • Estimated Annual Quantity: 80 each
  • Delivery: 150 days after date of order
  • Inspection & Acceptance: At destination
  • FOB: Origin
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
  • Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 24, 2026
  • Published: February 9, 2026

Additional Notes

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. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under "Solicitations" and search for the RFP. A paper copy will not be available. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF documents.

People

Points of Contact

Tatjana KlemmerPRIMARY
tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil

Files

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