49 NSN Gentex SPE4AX17D9402 Follow-On, Solicitation SPE4A726R0491

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring 49 National Stock Numbers of aviation-related components and equipment to support multiple weapon systems including the C-130 Hercules Aircraft, F-15 Eagle, Aviation Life Support Systems, and Consolidated Ground Support Equipment. Items being procured include oxygen masks, couplings, tubing, valves, safety relief devices, microphones, headsets, and various connectors and assemblies. The contract will be evaluated using best value selection methodology under FAR 15 competitive procedures, with a single contract award anticipated. Key qualifications include the requirement that contractors demonstrate the capability to supply all 49 NSNs with delivery lead times ranging from 43 to 297 days, depending on the specific item. The solicitation is scheduled to post on DIBBS on or around April 13, 2026, and interested parties should submit letters of interest in subcontracting to the contracting officer for forwarding to the identified original equipment manufacturer.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations and is proposed as a sole-source contract to Gentex Corporation (CAGE 60420) and its associated CAGEs 97427 and 7L772, supported by a justification and approval under FAR 6.302-1. The contract structure consists of a 10-year period of performance with a 2-year base and four 2-year option periods, incorporating prospective price redetermination for DLA Direct support. Annual quantities for the 49 NSNs vary significantly, ranging from 4 units to 5,369 units depending on the specific item. All 49 NSNs are targeted for pricing in the initial contract award, with provisions allowing additional NSNs to be added and synopsized separately under the contract terms. This IDIQ contract will be fixed price, with delivery requirements and pricing to be established during the formal solicitation process.