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6150-01-407-4372; Z9N; F-16 AIRCRAFT

Awarded

SPE4A625R0377Federal

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AI Contract Overview

The contract award under solicitation SPE4A625R0377 is for the sole-source procurement of a military-grade cable assembly with National Stock Number 6150-01-407-4372, intended for use in F-16 aircraft systems, awarded to a single supplier due to the unique and specialized nature of the item, justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price with a five-year base period and no optional extensions, and the place of performance is consistently identified as Richmond, Virginia, aligning with the contracting office location under DLA Aviation, part of the Department of Defense. Although pricing details, line-item costs, and total contract value are redacted or unspecified, the acquisition triggers mandatory compliance with Truth in Negotiations Act requirements for cost or pricing data since the estimated value exceeds $15 million and only one offer was received. The procurement followed a documented market research process with a sources sought notice issued in July 2025 and received formal approvals from the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity to support the determination of other than full and open competition. Technical certification of the justification and accuracy of requirements was completed in accordance with FAR 6.303-2(c), and the item must meet rigorous DoD packaging and labeling standards, strongly implying adherence to MIL-STD-129 for uniform marking, barcoding, and preservation using corrosion-inhibiting materials. Although no specific inspection criteria, quality standards, or detailed performance specifications are provided, acceptance responsibility rests with the government, with the Contracting Officer Patsy Bedford designated as the point of authority. The contract requires adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including the submission of certified cost data and compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information protocols, specifically labeled SSEL with FED ONLY dissemination control. No subcontracting plans, socioeconomic set-asides, or offeror representations are applicable due to the sole-source nature, and while invoicing methods and payment details remain unspecified, the procurement is governed through established DLA Aviation administrative channels with no alternative suppliers identified following exhaustive market analysis.

General Info

Sole-source F-16 cable assembly award via DLA Aviation, firm-fixed-price, $15M+, 5-year term, Richmond, VA, TINA certified.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA Aviation

Contract Value

NAICS

334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA, 23237, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

HYDRAFLOW

Award Issued Date

05/27/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

SPE4A625R0377_Redacted.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 11

Sources Sought

Type ChangedJul 15

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

AwardedMay 27

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation

Contacts2 people available

OfficeRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA Aviation

Office AddressRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

Contacts

Patsy Bedford

Heidi Lacosse

Full Description

This Synopsis is issued for an OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN solicitation that will be issued under PR number 1000206801 to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with 5 Base Years. ONLY VENDORS PROPOSING THE APPROVED SOURCE OF SUPPLY WILL BE CONSIDERED. NSN: 6150-01-407-4372; CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC; CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM; AND EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS; NO SURGE REQUIREMENT; APPROVED SOURCES OF SUPPLY MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED (U1604) P/N MBEU148021 and HYDRAFLOW (24984) P/N 57012-5-1; NAICS 334419 Required delivery is 145 days. Stock delivery locations will be to any facility in the Continental United States as cited on each delivery. Pricing will be evaluated on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) - 72 each. The Guaranteed Minimum will be cited in the solicitation. This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce. Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad. This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) limits distribution of export-control technical data to DLA contractors that have an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification, have completed the Introduction to Proper Handling of DOD Export-Controlled Technical Data Training and the DLA Export-Controlled Technical Data Questionnaire (both are available at the web address given below), and have been approved by the DLA controlling authority to access the export-controlled data. Instructions for obtaining access to the export-controlled data can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Enhanced-Validation/ There will be a 5-year base with NO option, for a total of five years. Terms are FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin for DLA Direct. This solicitation includes Procurement Notice L09, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Procurex system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: https//dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. Solicitation scheduled release date is tentatively 31 July 2025. Electronic (DIBBS) proposals/quotes are unacceptable. Proposals are to be submitted to the Bid Custodian. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) Homepage (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil). Select "Request for Proposal (RFP)" under the Solicitations heading. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.