Light Assembly
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 preparing a presolicitation for Light Assembly (NSN 6220-01-312-9277). This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a long-term contract with a five-year base period. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about May 6, 2026, with responses due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for a long-term contract covering Light Assembly, specifically NSN 6220-01-312-9277. The solicitation will be in accordance with part number 201800 from Lawrence Technologies (CAGE 0DPV2) or part number 51-0477-3 from Grimes Aerospace (CAGE 72914). The estimated annual demand (EAD) for the five-year base period is 2400 units, with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 1200 units to be issued once during the base period. Freight On Board (FOB) is Origin, and Inspection and Acceptance will occur at Destination. Production delivery is required within 144 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with stock shipments within the continental U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for a long-term contract
- Duration: One (5-year) base period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about May 6, 2026
- Response Date: June 8, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 20, 2026
- Agency: DLA Aviation, Department of Defense
Additional Notes
A copy of the solicitation will be made available exclusively via DLA DIBBS at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. RFPs will be in Portable Document Format (PDF), requiring the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. For inquiries, contact Cassandra Cooper at CASSANDRA.COOPER@DLA.MIL.