SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL / NSN 1560-01-391-7829 / C130 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 a 100% Small Business Set-Aside presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Structural Supports (NSN 1560-01-391-7829) for C130 Aircraft. This notice indicates an intent to solicit and negotiate with a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302, but interested parties can submit proposals or identify their capabilities. The estimated solicitation issue date is March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of SUPPORT, STRUCTURAL, NSN 1560-01-391-7829, for C130 Aircraft. Key requirements include:
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 40 each.
- FOB: Destination; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- Item Status: Critical, but not a Critical Safety Item.
- Testing: Government First Article Testing applies.
- Controls: Export Control applies.
- Technical Data: DLA Aviation possesses complete technical data (BASIC DRAWING # 98897 344755, REV. J DTD 12/13/1988, PPN 344755-505).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Duration: 5-year base period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: March 12, 2026.
- Response Date for Interest/Proposals: April 14, 2026 (45 days from publication).
- Published Date: February 24, 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 future solicitation. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered. The Government will determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
Additional Notes
- Commercial Items: Based on market research, the Government is not using Part 12 policies. However, interested parties may identify commercial item capability within 15 days of this notice.
- Reverse Auction: The solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction. Offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.
- Technical Data & Solicitation Access: Technical data will be available via cFolders on DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the solicitation issue date. A paper copy will not be available.
- Contact: Christopher Rose (Christopher.Rose@dla.mil, 4457376675).