TAB ASSEMBLY, ELEVATOR / NSN 1560-00-953-3958 / C-130 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 has issued a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for TAB ASSEMBLY, ELEVATOR (NSN 1560-00-953-3958) for C-130 Aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is estimated to be issued on January 9, 2026, when technical data will become available. Interested parties may identify their capabilities or submit proposals in response to this notice.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of TAB ASSEMBLY, ELEVATOR, with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 120 units. The item is critical but not deemed a Critical Safety Item. Requirements include Government First Article Testing and Export Control. Production units will be FOB: Destination with Inspection/Acceptance at Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: January 9, 2026
- Technical Data Availability: January 9, 2026 (via cFolders on DIBBS)
- Response Deadline to this Notice: February 6, 2026 (45 days after publication on December 23, 2025)
- Commercial Item Interest Deadline: January 7, 2026 (15 days after publication on December 23, 2025)
- Published Date: December 23, 2025
Evaluation
Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation may include Procurement Note L09, Reverse Auction; offerors are encouraged to review the Procurex system tutorials.
Additional Notes
DLA Aviation possesses complete technical data for this part (BASIC DRAWING # 98897 367651, REV. R DTD 08/16/2017, PPN 367651-1). While the Government intends to solicit from a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302, this notice allows interested parties to demonstrate their capability. The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but commercial item interest can be identified. A copy of the solicitation will be available via DIBBS on the issue date.