5995-016173741; 23A M109 HOWITZER;M 62A MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM; 8AA M109A7 HOWITZER; KKA CARRIER, AMMUNITION, TRACKER-M992A3; 6150-015680097; 39A PATRIOT MISSLE; 3JM TARGET ACQUISITION; 6150-016179090; 62A MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM

SOL #: SPE4A6-26-R-0181Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components (1680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f4c8124e3aa440b380c7422189bfaa33/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 26, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Response Deadline

May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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) Aviation plans to issue an unrestricted Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for critical cable assemblies used in military systems such as the M109 Howitzer, Multiple Launch Rocket System, Patriot Missile, and Target Acquisition systems. This presolicitation seeks to establish a 5-year contract for three specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs). Proposals will be due May 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

This IQC will cover the supply of three critical cable assemblies:

NSN 5995-016173741: CABLE ASSEMBLY, RADI (Approved Source: CELLTRON, INC. P/N A3308498-3)
NSN 6150-015680097: CABLE ASSEMBLY, SPEC (Approved Source: CELLTRON, INC. P/N 13608291-1)
NSN 6150-016179090: CABLE ASSEMBLY, POWER (Approved Source: CELLTRON, INC. P/N C3-253)

Required delivery times range from 180 to 292 days. Stock delivery locations will be to any facility in the Continental United States.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Duration: 5-year base period (no options)
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
NAICS: 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing)
Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
Guaranteed Minimums: 32 each for NSN 5995-016173741 and 6150-016179090; 19 each for NSN 6150-015680097.
Solicitation Release (Tentative): April 16, 2026
Proposal Due: May 18, 2026 (6:00 PM ET)
Published: April 1, 2026

Evaluation & Submission

Pricing will be evaluated based on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD). Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DIBBS (BSM Internet Bid Board System) in accordance with FAR 15.208. Offerors should notify/cc the Acquisition Specialist. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available.

Additional Notes

FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Destination applies for DLA Direct, except for NSN 6150-015680097, which is FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin.