The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation needs a small business to manufacture linear actuating cylinder assemblies for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation needs a small business to manufacture linear actuating cylinder assemblies for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of 5 years with zero options. The contractor must perform first-article testing, and delivery of the first-article test report will be 420 days after contract award. Government approval/disapproval will be 150 days after receipt of the first-article test report. Delivery of the production units will be 420 days after government approval.
How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be issued on or about June 19, 2026. The response deadline is July 20, 2026. You must register your company at DLA.ProcureXInc.com to participate in the reverse auction. Suppliers who do not self-register will be loaded into ProcureX by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. If you have any problems with registration, contact the ProcureX help desk by email at service@procurexinc.com or toll-free at 866-412-7161.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
If you're interested, do this first
- Register your company at DLA.ProcureXInc.com to participate in the reverse auction.
- Review the available online training to learn how to participate in an auction.
- Contact the ProcureX help desk by email at service@procurexinc.com or toll-free at 866-412-7161 if you have any problems with registration.