NSN: 1420-004062751, CHAFF DISPENSER COVER, WSDC: 01F, MISSILE, MINUTEMAN III, LGM-30
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 issuing a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to procure Chaff Dispenser Covers (NSN: 1420-004062751) for the Minuteman III (LGM-30) Missile System. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the manufacture of Chaff Dispenser Covers, specifically Part Piece Number 69E48944P1, in accordance with Basic Drawing 07868 69E48944, Revision A, dated 02/18/1970. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 3, 2026
- Published: March 19, 2026
Delivery & Testing
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required. Delivery of First Article Units is 200 days After Date of Order (ADO). Government testing, evaluation, and notification will take 180 days. Inspection at origin, acceptance at destination.
- Production Units: Delivery will be 580 days ADO, or 200 days after First Article Approval. Inspection and acceptance at origin.
- FOB: Destination for both First Article and Production Units.
Special Requirements
- Data Restriction: This item requires access to data 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 Defense Logistics Information Services.
- Reverse Auction: The solicitation includes Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to self-register and review training tools at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM. Questions can be directed to DLAAVNREVAUC@DLA.MIL.
Submission Information
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL/RFP on the issue date. Search for the RFP under 'Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)'. A paper copy will not be available. Contact Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil for general inquiries.