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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture aircraft gearboxes.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture aircraft gearboxes for the AWACS E-3A Aircraft. The contract will be for an indefinite quantity, with an estimated 40 gearboxes per year for 5 years.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be for 60 months, with a delivery schedule of 199 days. The government will perform a final acceptance test.
- How will they pick the winner? The winner will be chosen based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on August 14, 2026, and must be submitted via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contract requires a government FAT (Final Acceptance Test).
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) to understand the requirements and evaluation factors.
Primary point of contact
Name
Renee Griffin
Email
renee.griffin@dla.mil
Phone
(445) 737-2040