C-5 SEALS SUCCESSOR PROJECT
Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency. Due Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4), 4 days left.
| Solicitation number | SPE4AX27R0003 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Aviation |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413) |
| Product or service code | 1560 |
| Posted | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4) (4 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
NOTICE TYPE: Pre-Solicitation TITLE: Multiple NSNs (FSC – 1560) supporting C-5 Seals for a competitive Long-Term Contract (LTC) DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract which will include multiple NSNs to support the following operational platform: C-5 Seals. A total of 89 NSNs are targeted for this contract effort. The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively with various contracts issued as supported by a Qualified Sources List (QSL).
Potential sources must either be on the ESA's Qualified Sources List (QSL) or gain ESA qualification before contract award. Contact Jonathan Harrison at [email protected] for QSL inquiries. Pricing will be evaluated based on the estimated annual demand (EAD).
The proposed contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(1). The attached list of NSNs are the items that have been identified for this current action. If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately.
This will be a competitively awarded contract and best value selection methods based on a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors will be used. The Government may award multiple contracts for this action. In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Annual updates to your registration will be required. For registration procedures and information please visit the World Wide Web at https://www.sam.gov. A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA DIBBS Website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
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A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation will be posted on or around December 1, 2026.
About the buyer
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