HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY / Z9N, F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER) AIRCRAFT
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 is presoliciting for a Hydraulic Manifold Assembly (NSN: 1650-01-478-1499) for F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER) Aircraft. This will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period, issued as an Unrestricted Procurement (Other Than Full and Open Competition). The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Hydraulic Manifold Assembly, specifically Part Number 4308225-1, manufactured by Triumph Actuation Systems (CAGE 33068). The procurement is for an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. Delivery is required 250 days after the date of order. Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin, with FOB designated as destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period, with zero (0) options.
- Estimated Quantity: 40 units annually.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Procurement (Other Than Full and Open Competition).
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 24, 2026.
- Response Due Date: July 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026.
Data Requirements
This item requires access to military critical technical data which is restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on its issue date. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab. The documents will be in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. No paper copies of the solicitation will be provided. For inquiries, contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 4457374113.