5995-01-004-9732; 42F; T-38 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-079-7450; 26F; F-16 AIRCRAFT; 5995-01-230-8464;19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-2854; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 5995-01-290-6376; 19F; AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15; 6150-01-249-5958; 01F; MISSILE, MINUTEMAN III,

SOL #: SPE4A626R0178Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment (5995)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/257db68a7aa0461f9f22834179e3745a/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 13, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Response Deadline

May 3, 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 preparing to issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to procure various cable assemblies (NSNs 5995 and 6150) for T-38, F-16, F-15 aircraft, and Minuteman III missiles. This opportunity is designated as a Critical Application Item with Export Control restrictions and requires Government First Article Testing (GFAT). The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on May 3, 2026. ONLY Small Business Concerns will be considered.

Scope of Work

The requirement covers multiple National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for cable assemblies, including:

5995-01-004-9732: CABLE ASSEMBLY, PRIN
5995-01-079-7450: CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADIO
5995-01-230-8464: CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADIO
5995-01-290-2854: CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADIO
5995-01-290-6376: CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC
6150-01-249-5958: CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC
6150-01-265-0887: CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC

These items are critical application items subject to export control, higher-level quality standards, and surge requirements. Required delivery ranges from 120 to 365 days, with stock delivery to any facility in the Continental United States.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5 Base Years (no options)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 334419
Pricing: Evaluated on Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) for each NSN. Guaranteed Minimum will be cited in the solicitation.
Terms: FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct.
Solicitation Release (Tentative): May 3, 2026
Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted to the Bid Custodian; electronic (DIBBS) proposals are unacceptable.

Special Requirements

Reverse Auction: This solicitation includes Procurement Notice L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials.
Export Control: Technical data is subject to ITAR or EAR. Disclosure to foreign persons/nationals (including employees) is restricted. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable.
Technical Data Access: Distribution of export-controlled technical data is limited to DLA contractors with an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, completion of specific DLA training, and approval by the DLA controlling authority.
Award Eligibility: Offerors and their proposed sources of supply must have approved JCP certification and DLA approval to access export-controlled data prior to award. DLA will not delay award for these approvals.