Ejector Snap, Parachute
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 has issued a Presolicitation (SPE4A7-26-R-X385) for a Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to procure Ejector Snaps, Parachute (NSN: 1670-00-371-2243). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical Life Support Item. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on February 18, 2026, with proposals due by March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This LTC will cover the supply of Ejector Snaps, Parachute (P/N 68D37721-3), with an estimated annual demand (EAD) quantity of 6,750 each. Key requirements for this commercial item include:
- Export Control
- Government First Article Testing
- Government Production Lot Testing
- FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Stock Locations: New Cumberland, PA & Tracy, CA.
- As a Life Support Item, no surplus material will be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC)
- Duration: Base period of 5 one-year periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-X385
- Solicitation Release: February 18, 2026
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: January 31, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation. Certified Cost & Pricing Data and a Subcontracting Plan are not required for this procurement.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available exclusively via the DLA DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the release date. Interested parties should navigate to "Search RFPs" to download the PDF document. A paper copy will not be available. For inquiries, contact Juline Tenorio at JULINE.TENORIO@DLA.MIL.