SPE4A726R0377 – 1560 - SPAR,AIRCRAFT/ 05F/ AIRCRAFT, KC-135

SOL #: SPE4A726R0377Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3ba9aa96022a422a9c8172229499c58d/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 14, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 14, 2026

Response Deadline

May 5, 2026, 7:00 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 DLA Aviation, a component of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), has issued a presolicitation for the direct procurement of 34 Aircraft Spars (Part Number: 5-85677-1, NSN: 1560-01-395-7443) for KC-135 aircraft. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract and will be issued as an Other Than Full and Open Competition procurement. The solicitation, SPE4A726R0377, is expected to be released on or around May 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks to procure 34 units of Aircraft Spars, specifically Part Number 5-85677-1, identified by NSN 1560-01-395-7443. These spars are critical components for KC-135 aircraft.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Quantity: 34 Each
Competition: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Not previously addressed)
Delivery: Within 300 days after receipt of order
FOB: Destination
Inspection: Origin
Acceptance: Origin

Solicitation Information

The solicitation, SPE4A726R0377, is anticipated to be issued on or around May 5, 2026. It will be available exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab to download the PDF document. No paper copies will be provided.