Z9N | F/A 18 | HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SL
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 is preparing to issue a solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SL (NSN: 1440-011569224), primarily for the F/A-18 aircraft. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about February 13, 2026, with responses due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SL, identified by NSN: 1440-011569224 and IQC PR: 1000218762. Approved manufacturers include ALEK INDUSTRIES INC (P/N 3930AS530THE), BOEING COMPANY (P/N 3930AS530), and VERTEX MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINMENT (P/N 74A733036-1001).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 2-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Delivery: 300 days after Government approval.
- FOB/Inspection: At Origin.
- Data Requirements: This item requires access to restricted unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Contractors must be certified by DOD, which is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
- Solicitation Availability: The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp.
- Anticipated Issue Date: On or about February 13, 2026.
- Response Due Date: March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
Additional Notes
A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available. Interested parties should monitor DIBBS for the official release.