Bolt, shear - 29N / mine resistant ambush protected(MRAP)(model: CAT II- A2)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring shear bolts (NSN 5306-01-178-0784) in accordance with Basic Drawing NR 78286 70209-27010 for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, Category II-A2 model. This indefinite quantity contract will be awarded under FAR Part 15 procedures and will be evaluated based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation. The contract will be issued as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small businesses only. Interested parties should note that the formal solicitation will be available on or about April 24, 2026, through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 9, 2026, with a deadline of April 23, 2026, to allow potential offerors time to prepare for the upcoming solicitation release.

The contract carries a total small business set-aside designation, meaning only certified small businesses meeting the relevant NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) are eligible to compete. The contract will be structured as an indefinite quantity agreement with a five-year base period and no option periods, with terms set as FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin, covering DLA Direct requirements only. No specific award value or quantity commitments are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested small business contractors should prepare their proposals for submission following the official RFP release and consult the DIBBS website for detailed solicitation documents and submission instructions.