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AIRCRAFT, HERCULES, C-130; HEAD ASSEMBLY;
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This contract solicitation is for the procurement of head assemblies specifically designed for the Hercules C-130 aircraft, identified by NSN 2945-011053780. The contract will cover a five-year ordering period without any options for extension, with an estimated delivery schedule spanning 365 production days. Although this item is classified as a critical application component, it is not designated as a Critical Safety Item. Configuration control requirements are in place, but First Article Test and Production Lot Test specifications do not apply. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 and is designated as an unrestricted acquisition conducted under other than full and open competition. The solicitation anticipates an indefinite quantity contract with an estimated annual quantity of 10 units over the five-year base period. Source suppliers include PTI Technologies Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corp, both offering the same part number. Shipping terms are FOB destination with inspection and acceptance at the origin. Interested offerors must submit written proposals by the June 15, 2026 deadline and must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered. The solicitation will be available electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System starting around May 15, 2026, and no paper copies will be furnished. Contract award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated via PPIRS), and other factors outlined in the solicitation. Additionally, the government is not utilizing Part 15 negotiating procedures but welcomes capability statements for commercial items within 15 days of the notice. The contract and performance are centered around DLA Aviation's Richmond, Virginia office and facility.
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Richmond, VA, 23237, USASet-Aside
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Solicitation for End Item: AIRCRAFT, HERCULES, C-130; HEAD ASSEMBLY; NSN 2945-011053780. DURATION OF CONTRACT ORDERING PERIOD: 60 MONTHS OR 5 YEARS. NO OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT. THE REQUESTED TOTAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE IS 365 DAYS PRODUCTION; Export Control does apply. Critical Application Item. The NSN is NOT a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Configuration Control Applies. First Article Test requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN. Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN. NAICS is 336413. This is a UNRESTRICTED procurement with Other than Full and Open Competition.
Source(s) of Supply listed in the Item Description:
PTI TECHNOLOGIES INC. CAGE: 05228 P/N 7583190
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP CAGE: 98897 P/N 7583190
FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the base period of five (5) years and zero (0) option periods will be 10 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described may or may not be available and will be furnished by the Government through C-Folders if applicable. Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to fax # (804) 279-4165. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. 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 lasted 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.
The solicitation issue date will be on or about May 15, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. PPIRS will be used to evaluate Past Performance. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
