CLUTCH-STABILIZER JAW / 05F, C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER 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 CLUTCH-STABILIZER JAWs (NSN: 1650-00-208-9717) for C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER AIRCRAFT. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation will include a reverse auction and requires contractors to be certified by DOD to access unclassified data (DD Form 2345). The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. First Article Testing (FAT) is required. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about April 22, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture and delivery of CLUTCH-STABILIZER JAWs, specifically part piece number 90-4037-2, in accordance with basic drawing 81205 90-4037, Revision D, dated 05/03/78. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required.
- FAT Delivery: 280 days After Date of Order (ADO).
- Government Testing/Evaluation/Notification: 180 days.
- Production Unit Delivery: 280 days after FAT approval.
- FOB: Destination.
- Inspection/Acceptance: FAT at origin/destination; Production units at origin/origin.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 22, 2026.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Special Requirements & Submission
- Restricted Data: Contractors must be certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M, requiring submission of DD Form 2345.
- Reverse Auction: This solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L09, requiring participation in an online reverse auction. Companies must register at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM.
- Solicitation Access: 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. Paper copies will not be provided.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Gladys Brown (gladys.brown@dla.mil, 4457374113)