Chain Stud Link, [WSDC: EXN] End Item: Los Angeles Class SSN (688), PR: 7010288956 NSN: 4010-001495614
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 presoliciting for Chain Stud Links (NSN 4010-001495614), specifically for the Los Angeles Class SSN (688) and FMS-KIDD CLASS DDG end items. This requirement is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Small Business Set-Aside, with the solicitation anticipated to be issued on or about March 18, 2026. Proposals will be due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for 60 units of Chain Stud Link, size ¾ inch. Key requirements include:
- Contractor First Article Test (FAT): -01 unit required within 45 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Total Production Delivery: 201 days ARO.
- FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Technical Data: Offerors must furnish drawings and other data covering the design and materials of the exact product cited, in accordance with DFARS 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications.
- Specification: Basic SPEC NR MIL-C-24633A NOT 2, Revision NR A DTD 10/29/2014.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.13). Only offers from HUBZone manufacturers or HUBZone dealers furnishing a small business manufacturer’s product will be considered.
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 18, 2026.
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: April 17, 2026.
- Published Date: March 3, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA, United States.
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
- The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
- The solicitation will be available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP) on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available.
- Primary Contact: Melinda Clayton, Melinda.Clayton@dla.mil, 4457373440.