SWITCH, TRIM / 1560-01-471-9687 / SOF C-130 AIRCRAFT

SOL #: SPE4A726R0564Pre-SolicitationSole Source

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/da9cb066ffb345e78af67e9a95589df0/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 17, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 22, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 10, 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 intends to issue an Unrestricted Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for SWITCH, TRIM (NSN 1560-01-471-9687) for SOF C-130 Aircraft. This is a sole-source procurement, with Guardian Electric Mfg. Co. (CAGE 73949) identified as the only approved source. Other interested contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) for consideration.

Scope of Work

This IQC will cover the supply of NSN 1560-01-471-9687, a SWITCH, TRIM, with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 80 units. The item is critical. Production units will be FOB: Destination, with Inspection/Acceptance at Origin. DLA Weapons Support - Richmond does not possess complete technical data for this part.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5-year base period
Set-Aside: Unrestricted (sole-source intent)
Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: May 8, 2026
Response Date for Interest/SAR: 45 days after April 22, 2026
Response Date for Commercial Item Interest: 15 days after April 22, 2026
Final Solicitation Response Date: June 10, 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 notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, but all proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered.

Additional Notes

Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation will be available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available.