Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA AVIATION
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SPE4AX26R0013
Notice type
Presolicitation
NAICS
332991
Product service code
3120
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 31, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Andrew.Collins@dla.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 332991 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.
DLA Weapons Support - Richmond intends to add NSNs to existing long-term strategic sole source Basic Contract SPE4AX2-20-D-9411 and Contract SPE4AX-20-D-9412. A total of five NSNs are targeted for this contract effort. The proposed action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis as supported by a J&A IAW FAR 6.302-1. The NSNs are sole source to Honeywell CAGE 59364, and exclusively licensed to Boeing Distribution Services, CAGE 2N935. The contract currently has four years remaining. Any supplies to be furnished under this resulting contract will be ordered by issuance of a delivery order. Terms are FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Destination, DLA Direct Support. This solicitation will not include any items that have a competitive data package. Alternate offers must submit a complete technical data package for each NSN for approval in order to be considered for award. This procurement is unrestricted. The attached list of NSNs are the items that have been identified for this current action. If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately.“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 (steven.powell@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.” In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Annual updates to your registration will be required. For registration procedures and information please visit the World Wide Web at https://www.sam.gov. A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA DIBBS Website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request for Proposal (RFP). RFPs are in a 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 the solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation issue date is on or about September 15, 2026.
Contact
Point of contact
Andrew Collins
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
Andrew.Collins@dla.mil
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