HOLDBACK BAR
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 a Holdback Bar Assembly (NSN 1720-01-064-6070), a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on March 11, 2026, with offers due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the Holdback Bar Assembly, NSN 1720-01-064-6070, P/N 618541-3. This is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) manufactured according to NAVAIR (80020) drawings. Manufacturers not currently designated by NAVAIR as eligible may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package to the DLA Competition Advocate’s office.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Quantity: 111 EA, with solicitation ranges up to 150 EA.
- Delivery: 800 days after date of award, shipped to W25G1U in New Cumberland, PA.
- FOB: Destination, with Inspection and Acceptance at Source (joint inspection) and Material Receipt Inspection (MRI) at NAVAIR Lakehurst.
- Quality Requirements: Contractor First Article Testing, Production Unit Testing, and Welding.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Solicitation Release: March 11, 2026 (available on DIBBS).
- Offers Due: April 10, 2026.
- Published: February 23, 2026.
Evaluation
The final award decision will be based on a combination of factors including price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation. Price may be a significant factor.
Additional Notes
The Government is not using Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers must be in English and U.S. Dollars. The complete solicitation will be available on the DIBBS website (http://www.dibbs.bsm) from opening to closing date. Offerors are advised to update ORCA. Military and Federal Specifications and Standards can be obtained from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP) via http://assist.daps.mil or by contacting the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk.