40--CLAMP,WIRE ROPE,SAD

The contract solicits offers for a Commercial Indefinite Delivery Contract under FAR 12.201-1(a), covering a base period of five years with award decisions based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors. The solicitation, anticipated to be issued on May 12, 2026, will be available exclusively in PDF format through the DIBBS website, with no paper copies provided. A reverse auction process may be conducted, and offerors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Procurex system and related tutorials. This acquisition specifically targets small businesses as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5. The procurement concerns the purchase of Clamp, Wire Rope, Sad, NSN 4030-002434439, a Critical Application Item with an estimated annual demand of 13,854 units and delivery requested within 115 days after order. Terms are FOB destination with inspection and acceptance at origin, and this is a stocked item with stringent quality control criteria. Surplus and small business dealers holding existing stock or newly manufactured items are invited to respond, providing required surplus certification or traceability documentation along with quantity and pricing information. The government reserves the right to adjust acquisition strategy based on available inventory. The solicitation is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation office located in Richmond, Virginia, with primary contacts available for inquiries.