6150-01-185-1862; 26F; F-16 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A626R0190Pre-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

Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment (6150)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/15afdf1722f64a62803687e5609ec107/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 20, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 24, 2026

Response Deadline

May 12, 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 a Total Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN: 6150-01-185-1862) for F-16 Aircraft. This critical application item is subject to export control. The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on May 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks to establish a 5-year IQC for the supply of Cable Assembly, Spec (NSN: 6150-01-185-1862). Key requirements include:

Item: Critical Application Item, Export Controlled.
Delivery: Required within 365 days to facilities in the Continental United States.
Demand: Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 2445 units.
Terms: FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5 Base Years (no options)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Approved Sources: Only proposals from Glenair, Inc. (18863) and Newvac LLC (60118) will be considered.
Solicitation Release: Tentatively May 12, 2026
Published: April 24, 2026
Agency: DLA Aviation

Evaluation & Submission

Pricing: Will be evaluated based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD). A Guaranteed Minimum will be specified in the solicitation.
Reverse Auction: This solicitation includes Procurement Notice L09, indicating a potential reverse auction. Offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials at https://dla.procurexinc.com.
Submission: Electronic (DIBBS) proposals are unacceptable. Proposals must be submitted to the Bid Custodian. 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)".

Additional Notes

Export Control: Technical data is subject to ITAR/EAR. Access requires an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, completion of DLA training, and DLA approval. Instructions for access are available at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/.
Place of Performance: Richmond, VA.