53--PACKING MATERIAL

SOL #: SPE7MX25R0088Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA LAND AND MARITIME

COLUMBUS, OH, 43218-3990, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Worth, TX

NAICS

Gasket (339991)

PSC

Packing And Gasket Materials (5330)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6dfe24f02d9f4659b7b662222c6b3c42/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 18, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 19, 2026

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) Weapons Support Columbus has awarded Aviation Devices and Electronic Components LLC (CAGE 1NPE1) a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a maximum value of $32,513,828.64. This award is for 53 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) covering gaskets and packing material items.

Scope of Work

The contract covers the acquisition of spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on supported end items or weapon systems. The scope includes all DLA and DoD managed NSNs for which Aviation Devices and Electronic Components LLC is an approved source, with provisions for adding additional NSNs later. The acquisition is restricted to this source as it is the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies and is approved by the design control activity.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Maximum Value: $32,513,828.64
Duration: Five years (three-year base period + two one-year option periods)
Performance Completion: March 31, 2031 (if all options are exercised)
Award Date: March 19, 2026 (Published Date)
Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support Columbus

Award Details

This contract was awarded under other than full and open competition, citing the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (as implemented by FAR 6.103-1), which permits awards when supplies are available from only one or a limited number of sources. Only one response was received for solicitation SPE7MX-25-R-0088. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov and a market survey, identified only one small business approved manufacturing source with prior contract history.