FSG53 HARCD Modification 0003 for SPE4A2-26-R-0001
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
Modification 0003 has been issued for the Hardware Acquisition Recompete- Customer Direct (HARCD) solicitation, SPE4A2-26-R-0001, by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. This amendment updates submission instructions, provides critical clarifications, and includes new attachments. Responses to the underlying solicitation are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Change
This modification primarily focuses on clarifying submission requirements and providing additional resources:
- eCAP Submission: Offerors must now submit the electronic Capability Assessment Plan (eCAP) via DIBBS, replacing the previous instruction to use the DLA WICAP website. Procurement Note L19, related to Surge and Sustainment CAP, has been removed.
- New Attachments: A Capability Assessment Plan (CAP) template and a CAP Companion Help Guide have been included to assist offerors.
- Updated Attachments: Attachments 5 (Section L - Instructions), 6 (Section M - Evaluation Basis), and 7 (Cross Reference Matrix) have been revised.
- Clarifications:
- An updated Cross-Reference Matrix addresses conflicts from Amendment 002.
- Smaller, readable font sizes are acceptable for headers/footers.
- Government-provided and official company documents can retain original formatting.
- The Past Performance Narrative should now detail performance for Factors 1 (Past Performance), 2 (Technical/Management), and 4 (AbilityOne, Small Business & Socioeconomic Program Participation).
- Surge and Sustainment requirements (quantities) are now available in an attached Excel file.
- Section B (TEP Worksheet) can be submitted in Excel format, not just PDF.
- Dimensional data for items will be provided once received and posted on SAM.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation Modification (0003 to SPE4A2-26-R-0001)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service: Bolts (5306)
- Response Due: March 3, 2026
- Published: January 5, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA, United States
Additional Notes
The closing date for the solicitation remains unchanged. All other terms and conditions not explicitly modified remain in effect.
Contact: Christina Richardson (christina.richardson@dla.mil)