16, 43, 48, 53 – LTC for Aircraft Parts
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) Land and Maritime has issued a Presolicitation for a two-year Long Term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-Icing System Components (NSNs 16, 43, 48, 53). This acquisition is a sole-source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), with Eaton Aerospace LLC identified as the approved source. The solicitation is expected to be available on DIBBS around January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure specific aircraft parts, identified by National Stock Numbers (NSNs), for shipment to various DLA stock locations. The attached spreadsheet, "Synopsis NSN Items_SPE7MX26RX012.xlsx", provides comprehensive details including:
- Specific NSNs, Federal Supply Class (FSC), item names, estimated annual quantities, and units of issue.
- Approved manufacturers (CAGE code and name) and part numbers.
- Links to project data, contract details, and solicitation information. The Government does not possess complete, unrestricted technical data, necessitating the sole-source approach. This acquisition involves a consolidation of requirements per FAR 7.107-2.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Two-year Long Term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
- Set-Aside: Sole-source acquisition; Approved source: Eaton Aerospace LLC. The small business size standard is 1250 employees.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about January 30, 2026, via DIBBS (http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil).
- Response Due: Prior to the Closing Date and Time specified in the forthcoming Solicitation/RFQ.
- Published Date: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
The final award decision will consider a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors as detailed in the solicitation. Price is expected to be a significant factor.
Additional Notes
Potential sources can access forecast information through the DLA Supplier Requirements Visibility Application (SRVA) on DIBBS. This acquisition may be subject to the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers must be in English and U.S. dollars.