AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER, C/KC-135; WHEEL, FAIRING FORWARD
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, STRATOLIFTER, C/KC-135; WHEEL, FAIRING FORWARD (NSN 1560-010481748). This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will have a 60-month (5-year) ordering period with no option to extend. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 6, 2026, with proposals due by July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the supply of Wheel, Fairing Forward for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. Key details include:
- NSN: 1560-010481748
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 10 units for the 5-year base period.
- Total Delivery Schedule: 365 days production.
- Special Conditions: Export Control applies, it is a Critical Application Item (not a Critical Safety Item), and Configuration Control applies. First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements do not apply.
- FOB: Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 60-month (5-year) ordering period; no options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Solicitation Issue Date (Est.): On or about June 6, 2026
- Proposal Due: July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a written proposal, which can be faxed to (804) 279-4165. The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on its issue date. A paper copy will not be available. The final contract award decision may be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated using PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The Government is not using FAR Part 15 policies for this procurement. Interested parties capable of satisfying the requirement with a commercial item may notify the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: JENIER MITCHELL
- Email: jenier.mitchell@dla.mil
- Phone: 804-659-6388