1560-014346367, SUPPLEMENT ARMOR, WSDC: 06F, AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of Supplement Armor (NSN 1560-014346367) for DLA Weapons Support. This justification restricts the acquisition to Foster-Miller Inc. as the only known source for this item, which is for the HERCULES C-130 aircraft.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for Supplement Armor, with estimated quantities of 80 each and 400 each (EAD).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-Year Base Period, with no options
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the document.
Justification & Competition
This acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that the part requires acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B) and that the Government does not own the rights to the data needed to purchase from additional sources (AMSC P).
Efforts were made to promote competition, including a sources sought notice posted on 01/26/2026, which received a response from Victus Defense. However, the acquisition remains restricted to Foster-Miller Inc. due to proprietary data and source control requirements.
Deadlines & Future Outlook
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Synopsis Date: On or about February 9, 2026 The DLA is actively working to overcome barriers to competition for subsequent acquisitions by including specific procurement notes in solicitations to allow potential new sources to submit data for evaluation.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Tatjana Klemmer (tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil)