GENTEX CORP spare parts
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) Land and Maritime has issued a Presolicitation for the acquisition of four National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of spare parts from Gentex Corporation (60240), identified as the sole approved source. This requirement will result in a fixed-price, long-term indefinite quantity contract(s) with a three-year base and two one-year option periods. The solicitation is anticipated to be available on March 18, 2026, with offers due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers the following specific NSNs from Federal Stock Classes 4820, 5330, and 5965:
- 4820013179684
- 4820015036622
- 5330015762890
- 5965015176870
Procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiation. The initiative falls under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program. Inspection and acceptance will be determined by the quality requirements of each NSN, specified as either destination or origin on the Schedule of Supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price, Long-Term Indefinite Quantity Contract(s) with annual price adjustment provisions.
- Duration: 3-year base period + 2x 1-year option periods.
- NAICS: 332911 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees).
- Solicitation Release: March 18, 2026, at
https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/. - Response Due: April 21, 2026, at 03:59 PM UTC.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside specified; this is a sole-source acquisition to Gentex Corporation, though all responsible sources may submit an offer.
Evaluation
Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and delivery as described in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Market research indicates the Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items). Interested parties capable of satisfying the requirement with a commercial item were invited to identify their interest to the contracting officer within 15 days of the notice publication (March 3, 2026). This acquisition involves a consolidation of requirements in accordance with FAR 7.107-2, which has been determined necessary and justified.