DRAFT RFP - Landing Gear Collaborative Supply Chain Integration II

SOL #: SPRHA1-26-R-1003Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Landing Gear Components (1620)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af4691faa10f4dbe825f48688f5f9455/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 12, 2025

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) and Air Force have issued a Draft RFP for Landing Gear Collaborative Supply Chain Integration II, seeking industry feedback and clarifying requirements. This Presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). One-on-one Q&A sessions are scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This effort aims to integrate the supply chain for aircraft landing gear components (Product Service Code 1620). The current notice provides answers to industry questions regarding the Draft RFP SPRHA1-26-R-1003. Key areas of clarification include On Time Delivery (OTD), Production Lead Times (PLTs), and forging management for DLA and USAF managed parts.

Key Clarifications & Changes from Draft RFP Q&A

OTD & Phase-in: A phase-in period for OTD requirements will be added to the Technical Requirements Document (TRD).
Delivery Orders (DOs): Multiple DOs will be issued twice yearly for DLR parts, with FMS orders supported as needed.
Forging Management: Contractors are responsible for ensuring dies are ready; the government will not issue separate DOs for die refurbishment. A two-year phase-in for forging die management is established.
Source Control Drawings: All necessary drawings will be provided. CLIN 4006 will be relabeled for forging maintenance and qualification.
Progress Payments: Expanded to include long lead items (raw material, bearings, forgings). DoD Progress Payment Rates (252.232-7004) will be included, allowing a 90% rate for small businesses.
Tariffs & Buy American Act: No relief or pricing adjustments will be provided for tariffs or related to the Buy American Act.
Proposal Submission: The maximum number of recent and relevant contracts for past performance will be reduced from 15 to 10.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (Draft RFP)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Published Date: March 19, 2026
Q&A Sessions: One-on-one meetings via Microsoft Teams are scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026. Each session will be one hour.

Action Items

Interested parties should contact Nathan Flinders to schedule a one-on-one Q&A session. The solicitation's TRD and Section L will be updated based on these Q&As before the final RFP release.