BARREL SELF-LOCKING NUT / 06F, C-130 HERCULES AIRCRAFT
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 Barrel Self-Locking Nuts (NSN: 5310-01-384-5330), specifically part number SL409-16F, used on C-130 Hercules Aircraft. This will be an unrestricted procurement (other than full and open competition). The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 16, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for Barrel Self-Locking Nuts, manufactured by SPS Technologies LLC (CAGE 97393). These nuts are essential components for the C-130 Hercules Aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero options
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 360 each
- Delivery: 360 days after date of order
- Inspection/Acceptance: At origin
- FOB: Destination
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 16, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 18, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under "Solicitations" to download the PDF. A paper copy will not be available. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the documents.