25--Shock Aborber
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting proposals for Shock Absorbers under an Indefinite Quantity Contract. This acquisition is Unrestricted and will be conducted with Other Than Full and Open Competition. The contract will have one base year and four option years, totaling up to five years. Offers are due April 27, 2026, 11:59 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, identified by NSN 2540, is for the procurement of commercial items (Shock Absorbers) to provide stock coverage for DLA customers both domestically (including Alaska, Hawaii, and possessions) and overseas. Orders will be placed for DLA Stock Support only. Specific supplies and technical requirements are detailed in Section B and the Procurement Item Description (PID).
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Supplies as listed in Section B.
- Packaging must adhere to Military Standard Packaging (MIL-STD-20173-ID).
- First Destination Transportation (FDT) program applies.
- Product Verification Testing (PVT) may be invoked.
- Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data are required.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products).
- Duration: 1 base year + 4 option years (total 5 years).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Other Than Full and Open Competition).
- Minimum Value: $6,111.79 or 1% of the ADV.
- Maximum Value: $5,120,371.62.
- Solicitation Number: SPE7LX-26-R-0043.
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 27, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of factors, with Price considered approximately equal in importance to the other factors combined. Other evaluation factors include Past Performance, Proposed Delivery, Surge and Sustainment, and Socioeconomic Support.
Submission & Contact
- Offers are preferred via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) or can be submitted via email to the contract specialist.
- Proposals exceeding 15 MB must be divided into multiple emails.
- Primary Contact: Patrick Laugherty, patrick.laugherty@dla.mil, 614-693-1133.