BULKHEAD AND TUBE A / NSN 1620-00-304-2924 / C130 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 BULKHEAD AND TUBE A (NSN 1620-00-304-2924) for C130 Aircraft. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. While the government intends to solicit a limited number of sources, interested parties are invited to submit proposals or express interest.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for NSN 1620-00-304-2924, a BULKHEAD AND TUBE A. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 120 units. The item is critical but not a Critical Safety Item. Government First Article Testing and Export Control apply. Production units will be FOB: Destination with Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. The NSN is in accordance with BASIC DRAWING # 98897 337268, REV. T DTD 04/22/1998. DLA Aviation possesses complete technical data for interested vendors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Deadline for Competitive Interest: April 14, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Deadline: Within 15 days of publication (approx. March 10, 2026)
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: March 12, 2026
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
The proposed contract action intends to solicit and negotiate with a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals within 45 days of the notice publication. The government will consider these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Award decisions may be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors.
The solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials for participation. Technical data will be available via cFolders on DIBBS upon solicitation issue. The solicitation itself will be available on DIBBS; no paper copies will be provided. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.
Additional Notes
The government is not using Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, but interested parties can identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.