SPRRA1-26-R-0033 LIGHT LANDING AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 at Huntsville, AL is soliciting proposals for 119 units of LIGHT, LANDING, AIRCR (NSN: 6220-01-573-5489, Part Number: 45-0434-2-2), applicable to the CHINOOK aircraft. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract opportunity. While the solicitation letter is addressed to Honeywell under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement, the requirement has been advertised publicly on SAM.gov, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit offers or seek source approval. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure 119 units of the specified LIGHT, LANDING, AIRCR component. Key requirements include:
- Quantity: 119 each.
- Item: Light, Landing, Aircr (NSN: 6220-01-573-5489, Part Number: 45-0434-2-2).
- Packaging: Detailed packaging requirements are provided in an attachment.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Contractor First Article Test is required per FAR 52.209-3 ALT I. Proposals must include pricing for testing or an approved waiver request. Production Lead Time (PLT) with FAT is 1125 Days After Contract Award (DACA); without FAT, it is 750 DACA.
- Reusable Containers: Must be Contractor Furnished Material and priced separately.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID): Required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more per DFARS 252.211-7003. Proposals must include pricing for IUID or an approved waiver request.
- Delivery Location: DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB, OK, 73145-8000.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Set-Aside: None specified. An earlier synopsis indicated this item was restricted to GRIMES AEROSPACE COMPANY, but also encouraged other firms to identify themselves and seek source approval. The current solicitation is publicly advertised.
- Basic Ordering Agreement: The solicitation letter references Honeywell Basic Ordering Agreement SPE4A1-22-G-0014, but the opportunity is open for public viewing and offers.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted in writing and include a simulated delivery schedule (Microsoft Project or Excel) based on actual lead time and manufacturing capacity.
- Inadequate Proposals: Proposals without pricing for FAT/IUID or an approved waiver will be considered inadequate.
- Closing Date: May 5, 2026, COB. This is an estimated date and may be adjusted.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Stacy Hood (Stacy.Hood@dla.mil) and Phanicia Montgomery (phanicia.montgomery@dla.mil).
Additional Notes
- No telephone requests will be accepted. Direct all requests and communication to Stacy M. Hood, Contract Specialist.
- When requesting the solicitation, provide name, company name, Cage Code, and telephone number.
- Firms that recognize and can produce the required item are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval.
- Foreign Firms must process solicitation requests through their respective embassies.
- Attached documents include SRD Mandated Clauses, Packaging Requirements, Orientation on First Article Inspection (FAI), and FAT Waiver Worksheet.