WEIGHT,COUNTER BALANCE
SOL #: SPE4A726R0594Pre-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
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
PSC
Night Vision Equipment, Emitted And Reflected Radiation (5855)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 6, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
3
Response Deadline
May 28, 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 is issuing a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for WEIGHT, COUNTER BALANCE (NSN: 5855-015427865). This opportunity is for a 5-year base period and is unrestricted. The solicitation will be available on May 28, 2026, with offers due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the supply of WEIGHT, COUNTER BALANCE, specifically P/N 268465CW from AVIATION SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED, INC. (CAGE: 1MFX9).
- Estimated Annual Demand: 850 EA
- Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 253 EA
- Maximum Delivery Order Quantity: 850 EA
- FOB: Origin
- Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
- Delivery Schedule: 61 Days After Receipt of Order (DARO)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Solicitation Issue Date: May 28, 2026
- Offer Closing Date: June 29, 2026
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Past Performance, and Delivery will be equally weighted. The final award decision may consider a combination of these and other factors described in the solicitation.
- Requirements: Certified Cost and Pricing Data may be required. Supplier Performance Risk System applies. Progress Payments are not authorized.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted in writing.
- Solicitation Access: Available via DLA Internet Bid Board Systems (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available.
Additional Notes
Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain annual updates. All responsible sources may submit an offer.
People
Points of Contact
Montana KippPRIMARY
Files
Versions
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: May 13, 2026
Version 1
Sources Sought
Posted: May 6, 2026