AUGMENTOR NOZZLE SEGMENT HINGE ASSEMBLY / 86F, C-5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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 Augmentor Nozzle Segment Hinge Assemblies (NSN: 2840-01-095-9494, P/N: 4056758), used as C-5 Support Equipment. This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about June 24, 2026, with proposals likely due by July 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to manufacture and supply Augmentor Nozzle Segment Hinge Assemblies. The item, NSN 2840-01-095-9494, Part Number 4056758, is currently manufactured by RTX Corporation (CAGE 52661 & 77445) and Parts Life Inc. (CAGE 4MJR3). The contract will support C-5 aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 600 units.
- Key Requirements:
- Contractor First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory.
- FAT Report Delivery: 276 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Government Approval/Disapproval: 105 days after receipt of FAT report.
- Production Unit Delivery: 276 days after Government approval of FAT.
- FOB: Destination.
- Inspection/Acceptance: First Article: Inspection at Origin, Acceptance at Destination. Production Units: Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
- Data Access: This item requires access to restricted unclassified data, necessitating certification by DOD per DOD 5220.22M. Contractors must submit DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services for certification.
- Solicitation Release: On or about June 24, 2026.
- Anticipated Proposal Due: July 24, 2026.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. No paper copies will be issued. Interested parties should search for the RFP on DIBBS under "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the "Solicitations" menu. Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to view the PDF documents.
Contact: Gladys Brown, gladys.brown@dla.mil, 4457374113.