SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL

SOL #: SPE4A726R0170Pre-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 Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ba50574c9afe4bd5b293369e2ba8cbe2/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 25, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 14, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 9, 2026, 8:00 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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL (NSN/PN: 1560-01-616-4752). This justification restricts the acquisition to WELDMAC MFG CO (CAGE: 50213) as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with 5 base years and options.

Scope of Work

The primary deliverable is SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL, identified by NSN/PN 1560-01-616-4752, which falls under the product service code 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5 base years with options
Quantity: 120 (EAQ)
Estimated Value: Approved for over $900,000, not exceeding $20,000,000.
Set-Aside: None (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
Published Date: April 14, 2026

Justification & Evaluation

This is not a solicitation for proposals. The JOFOC is based on a "Sources Sought Notice" posted on November 4, 2025, to which no vendors responded. The acquisition is restricted to WELDMAC MFG CO due to their unique capability. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) – available from only one or a limited number of sources. Technical data is not available or cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, and the available data reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

Future Competition Efforts

Efforts to improve competition include synopsizing the acquisition and providing procurement notes to allow other vendors to submit a "SAR Package" for future competition. The justification was reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate.