CONTAINER ASSEMBLY / 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 a CONTAINER ASSEMBLY / 05F for C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER AIRCRAFT. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The solicitation is expected to be released on or about February 23, 2026, with responses due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for CONTAINER ASSEMBLY, NSN: 1560-00-477-4326, Part Piece Number 65-23840-3. Parts must be manufactured in accordance with Basic Drawing 82918 65-23840, Revision G, dated March 13, 1989.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Delivery: 283 days after date of order
- Inspection and Acceptance: At Origin
- FOB: Destination
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Full and Open Competition after the exclusion of sources)
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 23, 2026
- Response Due: March 25, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
Special Requirements
- Restricted Data: This item requires access to data restricted to contractors certified by DOD per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
- Reverse Auction: The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L09, requiring participation in a reverse auction. Suppliers must register at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM to participate. Online training is available, and assistance can be sought from the Procurex Help Desk (service@procurexinc.com or 866-412-7161).
Accessing Solicitation
A copy of 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. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab. A paper copy will not be available.