6220-01-437-7640; 05F; AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-
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) Aviation is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Aircraft Landing Lights (NSN: 6220-01-437-7640). This is an Other Than Full and Open competition, with consideration given only to vendors proposing approved sources of supply: Lockheed Martin Corp (98897) or CEF Industries, LLC (00268). The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IQC will cover the supply of Critical Application Item, Higher-Level Quality Aircraft Landing Lights. Requirements include Government First Article Testing (GFAT) with a required delivery of 650 days. Stock delivery locations will be to any facility in the Continental United States. The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) is 263 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 Base Years (no option years)
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open (Approved Source Only)
- Tentative Solicitation Release: June 4, 2026
- Published: May 19, 2026
- Terms: FOB Origin, Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct
Evaluation & Submission
Pricing will be evaluated based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 263 units. The solicitation will include Procurement Notice L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review the Procurex system (https://dla.procurexinc.com) for Reverse Auction tutorials. Proposals must be submitted to the Bid Custodian; electronic (DIBBS) proposals/quotes are unacceptable. The solicitation will be available on the DIBBS Homepage (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil) under "Request for Proposal (RFP)".
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available.