Connector, Oxygen Mask Hose
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 a Long Term Indefinite Quantity Contract (LTC/IQC) for Connector, Oxygen Mask Hose (NSN 1660-00-981-8383). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation (SPE4A7-26-R-0258) is anticipated to be released on February 2, 2026, with proposals due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of Connector, Oxygen Mask Hose (NSN 1660-00-981-8383). Key characteristics include:
- Navy Critical Safety Item
- Life Support Item
- Export Control Item
- Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 2000 units for each of the five one-year base periods.
- Government First Article testing is required.
- Higher level quality is required.
- FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Stock Locations: New Cumberland, PA & Tracy, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5 one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Businesses only)
- Solicitation Release: February 2, 2026 (SPE4A7-26-R-0258)
- Proposal Due: March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: January 16, 2026
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. Certified Cost & Pricing Data is not required, and a Subcontracting Plan is not required.
Additional Notes
Specification plans or drawings are not available from the Government. The solicitation will be available exclusively via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the release date; no paper copies will be provided. Offerors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF solicitation.