5977-00-464-8496; Z9N; AIRCRAFT, FA-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER)

SOL #: SPE4A626R0188Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing (335991)

PSC

Electrical Contact Brushes And Electrodes (5977)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4d274823940e4ee5a42d3414284626c8/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 31, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 4, 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for ELECTRODE (NSN: 5977-00-464-8496), a critical application item for FA-18 aircraft. This is an Other Than Full and Open opportunity, specifically restricted to businesses providing material with the QPL part from BAY CARBON. The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on May 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for ELECTRODE (NSN: 5977-00-464-8496), identified as a Critical Application Item with Higher Level Quality and QPL (BAY CARGON) Requirements, and a Surge Requirement under NAICS 335991. Required delivery is 115 days to any facility in the Continental United States as cited on each delivery. The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) is 2445 BX.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC), Other Than Full and Open
Duration: 5-year Base with NO option
Set-Aside: Not specified (restricted to QPL from Bay Carbon)
FOB/Inspection: FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct
Solicitation Release: Tentatively May 4, 2026
Published: April 17, 2026

Evaluation & Submission

Pricing will be evaluated based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 2445 BX; the Guaranteed Minimum will be cited in the solicitation. This solicitation includes Procurement Notice L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to access the Procurex system (https://dla.procurexinc.com) to review tutorials on participating in an auction. Electronic (DIBBS) proposals/quotes are unacceptable. Proposals must be submitted to the Bid Custodian. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Homepage (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil) under "Request for Proposal (RFP)".