Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA AVIATION
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SPE4A5R02741
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
336413
Product service code
1680
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-07
Response deadline
Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Richmond, VA
Contracting contact
gordon.lucas@dla.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 336413 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.
Title: Various NSNs; Boeing (CAGES 82918, 8V613, 77272 & 81205), Various, P/N: Various This solicitation contains 17 National Stock Number (NSNs) for the various platforms. This solicitation will be solicited for award of a firm fixed price contract for the listed NSNs. The approved source is DBA Boeing for Various Cages. NSNs will have variable quantities for a one-year period with no option years. The FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Varies. Specifications, plans, or drawings related to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation issue date is on or about 07 August 2026. The anticipated award date is on or around 23 November 2026. Sources Sought was completed in SAM.GOV under LTC NIIN Adds for Boeing Priced BOAs (19 NIINS now 17 NIINS). NSN’s 1560016522349 1560007049849 5895015878342 5330005604000 1680007904270 1615011975441 1560008020317 5310011495775 5310006371030 3040011883458 1560006072120 5340003322659 1560002318061 5360002606661 1560006766645 3120016516303 3040016004260 Conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part-numbered items cited in the Acquisition Item Description (AID): This agency has no data available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products offered. In addition to the data required in subparagraph (c) (2) of clause 52.217-9002, the offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the AID, sufficient to establish that the offeror’s product is equal to the product cited in the AID. To receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in system for award management (SAM). SAM registration is at https://www.sam.gov. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.103. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. It is the Government’s intent to use a letter solicitation format to the sole source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); therefore, if any non-OEM source is interested in any of the NSNs, please notify the Contracting Officer prior to the synopsis closing date. Surplus dealers are also invited to respond to this synopsis. The response should include a completed surplus certificate, DLAD 52.211-9000, Government Surplus Material or adequate traceability documentation to show that the product is acceptable. (Note: Other Aviation sites will provide their equivalent surplus clause, as applicable). Responses to this announcement from other than the OEM should identify items of interest and include evidence of ability to supply the items for the contract period as identified. In addition, respondents should identify the quantity available and price. A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the contracting officer identified herein and SBA PCR (tammy.birdsong@sba.gov). The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirement at time of award, in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1 or 52.209-2. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements and is cited in each individual solicitation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the supplies or services described. However, interested persons may Synopsis for SPE4A5R02741 LTC NIIN Adds for Boeing Priced BOAs (17 NIINS) 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. Please contact the Acquisition Specialist for a copy of the solicitation.
Contact
Point of contact
Gordon Lucas
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
gordon.lucas@dla.mil
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