PARTS KIT, JACK / NSN 5120-01-206-1787 / F-18 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 intends to issue an Unrestricted Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for PARTS KIT, JACK (NSN 5120-01-206-1787) for F-18 Aircraft. This is a presolicitation notice indicating a sole-source intent to Colombus Jack Corp., but other interested parties may submit proposals or Source Approval Request (SAR) packages. The estimated solicitation issue date is January 15, 2026, with responses to this notice due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a PARTS KIT, JACK, identified by NSN 5120-01-206-1787. Key details include:
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 EACH
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
- Item Status: Critical, but not deemed a Critical Safety Item.
- Shelf Life: Type 1, 180 months.
- Surge: Does not apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (with sole-source intent)
- Sole Source: Colombus Jack Corp. (CAGE 00994) for part number 120A1543. DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part.
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: January 15, 2026
- Response Date (to this notice): February 17, 2026
- Published Date: December 29, 2025
Evaluation & Response
This notice is an intent to solicit and negotiate with a limited number of sources, specifically Colombus Jack Corp. However, proposals received within forty-five days of the publication date (by February 17, 2026) will be considered. Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval to be added as an approved source.
Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors described in the solicitation. The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but interested parties can identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation will be available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the issue date. Paper copies will not be available.
Primary Contact: CHRIS ROSE (CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL, 8042795920)