SLIDER, PANEL, T11MA
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
DLA AVIATION, under the Defense Logistics Agency, has issued a presolicitation for a Long Term Contract (LTC) for Slider, Panel, T11MA (NSN 1670-01-567-2205). This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-0438, will be available on February 27, 2026, with proposals due by March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) requires the provision of Slider, Panel, T11MA, which is identified as a Critical Application Item, an ARMY CSI item, and a Life Support Item. The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) is 1760 units for each of the five one-year base periods. Required testing includes Textile Testing, Government First Article Testing, and Production Lot Testing. Higher level quality is required.
- FOB: Origin
- Stock Locations: New Cumberland, PA & Tracy, CA
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Note: Specification plans or drawings are not available from the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC) / Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: Five (5) one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (offers from Small Businesses only)
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-R-0438
- Solicitation Availability: February 27, 2026, via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: February 13, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance (utilizing PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
A subcontracting plan is not required. The solicitation will only be available electronically on DLA DIBBS; paper copies will not be furnished. Offerors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF documents.