LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER ASSEMBLY / 05F, C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) Aviation is issuing a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Linear Actuating Cylinder Assemblies (NSN: 1650-00-565-8411) for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter Aircraft. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. First Article Testing (FAT) is required, and a Reverse Auction will be conducted. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 19, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of Linear Actuating Cylinder Assemblies, NSN 1650-00-565-8411, for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter Aircraft. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. Current approved sources include AIRTRONICS LLC, THE BOEING COMPANY, DOWNEY MANUFACTURING INC., and FEA INC. DBA FREEDOM ENTERPRISE.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero options
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 19, 2026
- Response Due Date: July 20, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required. Delivery of the FAT report is 420 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Government approval/disapproval will take 150 days after report receipt. Production unit delivery is 420 days after government approval.
- FOB Terms: FAT inspection at origin, acceptance at destination. Production unit inspection and acceptance at origin.
Special Requirements
- Restricted Data: This item requires access to unclassified data restricted to contractors certified by DOD per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
- Reverse Auction: The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L09, requiring participation in an online reverse auction via DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM. Companies must register on ProcureX to participate.
Solicitation Access
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL/RFP on the issue date. No paper copies will be provided.