SPE4A726Q0474,6680005264435,INDICATOR,LIQUID QU,EA148ANH-70
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 has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), SPE4A7-26-Q-0474, for 128 INDICATOR, LIQUID QU (NSN: 6680005264435, P/N: EA148ANH-70) for Aircraft, Stratolifter C/KC-135. This requirement is primarily sole source to Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. (CAGE: 89305) under a Class Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302.1). However, the government will consider proposals from other interested parties. Offers are due by March 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 128 units of the specified liquid quantity indicator, which is a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) item. The requested delivery is 699 days. Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination, with FOB Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A7-26-Q-0474
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (No set-aside applies)
- Offers Due: March 30, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Richmond, VA
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best-value determination, considering price and past performance (utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System - SPRS) with approximately equal weighting, along with other evaluation factors described in the solicitation. While the item is sole source, all proposals received within fifteen days of publication will be considered. The government may alter its acquisition strategy if responses from surplus dealers or small business dealers/distributors (who must provide a completed surplus certificate or traceability documentation) are in the best interest of the government. This acquisition is being conducted on an all-or-none basis.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. The solicitation incorporates provisions 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items), and 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications), and clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. DPAS rating DO-C9 applies to non-COTS items, but not to this COTS item. Contact Renee Wassum at Renee.Wassum@dla.mil for information.