Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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What would disqualify you
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Compliance matrix
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Proposal outline
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SPE7M226R0014
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
333613
Product service code
3020
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-09-03
Response deadline
Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Susan.Lupo@dla.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333613 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
SPE7M226R0014 3020-01-560-8493 Pulley Groove The proposed procurement is for NSN 3020-01-560-8493, PULLEY GROOVE. This is an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, Critical Safety Item (CSI) made in accordance with NAVAIR (80020) drawings. The part number is P/N 517789-7. Manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR as eligible may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package to the DLA Competition Advocate’s office. Contract type will be firm-fixed priced (FFP) for a quantity of 629 EA and Up. The solicitation will include ranges up to 700 EA. Item will be shipped to W25G1U in New Cumberland, PA. Requested delivery is 800 days after date of award. Solicitation will require FOB Destination with Inspection at Source and Acceptance at Source. Material Receipt Inspection applies. Quality requirements include Contractor First Article Testing. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Please refer to the DIBBS website for the complete solicitation. Note: Copies of this solicitation will be available only via the World Wide Web from opening to closing date. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if timely received, shall be considered. Offerors are also advised to update ORCA. The following applies: Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, 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. One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the Unites States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. Dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer. Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Product Lists, Military Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP), in Philadelphia, PA. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST database via the Internet at http://assist.daps.mil. Users may search for documents using the ASSIST-Quick Search and, in most cases, download the documents directly via the Internet using standard browser software. Documents not available for downloading from ASSIST can be ordered from the DODSSP using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard, after establishing a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures or by phoning the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) Users not having access to the Internet may contact the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) or mail requests to the DODSSP, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Patterns, Drawings, Deviations Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc., are not stocked at the DODSSP. This notice is to announce that the NSN will be solicited May 11, 2026. This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm. Due to system constraints, it may take as long as three (3) business days from the stated issue date for the solicitation to post to DIBBs. Proposals are to be submitted prior to 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026. Late offers will not be accepted.
Contact
Point of contact
Susan Lupo614-692-1198
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
Susan.Lupo@dla.mil
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