05F | c/KC-130 | coupling, flexible, a

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring a flexible coupling component (NSN 1560-006142412) used in airframe structural applications. This indefinite quantity contract (IQC) is being issued as an unrestricted solicitation under full and open competition, with an estimated annual quantity of 125 units and a base contract period of three years. Contractors must be certified by the Department of Defense to access unclassified technical data in accordance with DOD 5220.22M, which requires submission of DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) to the Defense Logistics Information Services. The solicitation will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) on the issue date, with responses due by March 2, 2026. No specific evaluation criteria details are provided in this pre-solicitation notice, but interested parties should monitor the DIBBS portal at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp for the full solicitation documentation and evaluation methodology.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is available to all qualified contractors. Current known manufacturers include Senior Operations LLC (Part Number 1511290-103), Lockheed Martin Corp (Part Number 4A92026-103A), and Arrowhead Products Corp (offering two variants: Part Numbers 12626-103A and 12626-103B). Delivery is required within 365 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin under FOB Origin terms. The contract does not include option periods beyond the three-year base term. While specific budget information is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the estimated annual demand of 125 units provides a baseline for cost projections and pricing proposals.