HARNESS, AIRCRAFT SAFETY
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
DLA Aviation has issued a presolicitation for a long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to provide Aircraft Safety Harnesses (NSN 1680-01-572-9400). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Navy Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Life Support Item. Responses are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply safety harnesses for aircraft applications. Key technical requirements include:
- Critical Application: Designated as a Navy Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Life Support Item.
- Testing Requirements: Mandatory Textile Testing, Government First Article Testing (FAT), and Production Lot Testing (PLT).
- Quality Standards: Higher-level quality requirements apply.
- Quantity: Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) of 200 units per year.
- Technical Data: Specification plans or drawings are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) / Long Term Contract (LTC).
- Duration: Five (5) one-year base periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- FOB: Origin (Stock locations: New Cumberland, PA and Tracy, CA).
- Solicitation Release: Expected February 23, 2026, via DLA DIBBS.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026.
Evaluation
The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance (PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested offerors must access the solicitation via the DLA DIBBS portal. Paper copies will not be available. Offerors should ensure they have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the RFP documents.