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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 track fittings for C-130 aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture track fittings for C-130 aircraft. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each, and the production units will be FOB: Destination. The item is critical but not deemed a Critical Safety Item.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The proposed contract action is for a 5-year base period with an indefinite quantity contract. The estimated solicitation issue date is July 10, 2026, and the technical data will become available via cFolders on DIBBS.
- How will they pick the winner? The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
- When and how do you bid? The solicitation will be available via DIBBS on July 10, 2026, and proposals are due on August 11, 2026. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of the NSN.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience in aircraft parts manufacturing
- Has a quality management system in place
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any)
Primary point of contact
Name
Christopher Rose
Email
christopher.rose@dla.mil
Phone
(445) 737-6675