Indefinite Delivery Contract SPE4A623DC066

The Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded to Defense Support Services, Inc. (a minority-owned small business) by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation aims to procure a variety of aviation consumable items, spare parts, hardware, and other supplies to support military aircraft maintenance and readiness. The IDC has a ceiling value of $198,009.99 and a period of performance through May 2028. Under this IDC, DLA Aviation has issued numerous fixed-price delivery orders to Defense Support Services for the supply of turnlock fasteners, studs, and other hardware classified under Federal Supply Classes 53 and 46. The delivery orders range in value from $2,551.26 to $14,248.50, with periods of performance through 2024. While the IDC is not set aside, Defense Support Services leverages its HUBZone, Small Disadvantaged Business, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certifications to secure these prime contract awards. The company's capability to fulfill these requirements as the sole prime contractor without major subcontractors has allowed it to maintain a reliable supply of critical aviation components to DLA.

The original market research sources sought notice posted by DLA Aviation sought to identify parties with the capacity to provide various aviation consumable items, spare parts, and hardware through a potential long-term contract vehicle. Based on the responses received, DLA may set aside the requirement for small businesses or pursue full and open competition, potentially awarding multiple contracts. The scope of items includes a range of National Stock Numbers spanning standard hardware such as bolts, nuts, screws, fasteners, and turnlock fasteners essential for aircraft maintenance and supply chain operations.