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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to supply cable assemblies for F-16 aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to supply cable assemblies for F-16 aircraft. The assemblies must be from approved sources of supply and meet critical application item requirements. The Government intends to place a firm-fixed price, 5-year base contract with no option.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed price, 5-year base with no option. The delivery schedule is 145 days, and stock delivery locations will be to any facility in the Continental United States.
- How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate proposals based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD).
- When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on July 6, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the DIBBS system.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The Government will not delay award for an offeror or its supplier to apply for and receive approval to access export-controlled data.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements and evaluation criteria.
Primary point of contact
Name
Patsy Bedford
Email
patsy.bedford@dla.mil
Phone
(445) 737-7058