SENSING ELEMENT, FIR / NSN 6340-01-434-8871 / C130 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A726R0464Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

Aircraft Alarm And Signal Systems (6340)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7361c53d856e40c8a596959a0b7262d7/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 26, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 an Unrestricted presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to procure SENSING ELEMENT, FIR (NSN 6340-01-434-8871) for C130 Aircraft. This 5-year contract will have an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 40 units. The proposed contract action intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources, specifically the OEM Lockheed Martin and approved sources Kidde Technologies and Simmonds Precision Products. Responses to this notice are due by April 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the supply of SENSING ELEMENT, FIR, NSN 6340-01-434-8871. Key details include:

Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 EACH
Delivery Terms: FOB Destination
Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
Item Classification: Not critical, not a Critical Safety Item.
Surge Requirement: Applies, with a Maximum Weekly Rate (MWR) of 2 each.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5-year base period
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): Lockheed Martin (CAGE 74703), p/n 058089-11
Approved Sources: Kidde Technologies (CAGE 73168) and Simmonds Precision Products (CAGE 89305)
Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: March 20, 2026
Response Date for Notice of Intent: April 22, 2026
Published Date: March 4, 2026

Evaluation

The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review reverse auction tutorials on the Procurex system.

Additional Notes

Technical Data: DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) and DLA Aviation do not possess technical data for this part.
Source Approval Request (SAR): Any other interested contractor must submit a SAR package for approval to be added as a source.
Commercial Items: Based on market research, the Government is not using FAR Part 12 for commercial items. However, interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM.gov) to receive an award.
Solicitation Access: A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the issue date. Paper copies will not be available.