FSG53 HARDD Modification 0002 for SPE4A2-26-R-0002

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a Hardware Acquisition Recompete DLA Direct (HARDD) solicitation for the procurement of over 2,500 line items of Federal Supply Group 53 hardware components, including fasteners, seals, gaskets, brackets, hinges, and other aviation hardware across 22 Federal Supply Classes. This modification extends the proposal deadline to July 2, 2026, and updates attachments related to the Statement of Work, pricing schedule, and solicitation instructions. Contractors must price a minimum of 45% of identified National Item Identification Numbers (NIINs) to be considered for award, comply with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards, achieve a 90% on-time delivery rate annually, and meet military packaging requirements per MIL-STD-2073-1. Evaluation will be based on four factors: Technical/Management (pass/fail, covering quality certification and small business commitment), Past Performance (using Supplier Performance Risk System data), Cost/Price (firm-fixed pricing for minimum 45% of items), and Contract Documentation (executive summary and representations/certifications). Proposals must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by July 2, 2026, with volumes limited to 10 pages for Technical/Management, 25 pages for Past Performance, and no page limits for Cost/Price and Contract Documentation.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside acquisition with no other set-aside designations, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible for award. The contract structure includes a five-year base performance period plus one five-year option period, with contract implementation targeted for October 2027 and awards to be made by individual NSN based on the evaluation criteria. The Government estimates a maximum base period 5-year value of $35,557,082.78 with a program ceiling of $2,929,650,710.80, and contractors must maintain a 180-day price hold on all proposals. The bill of materials spans five fiscal years with estimated annual quantities provided for each line item, production lead times ranging from 15 to 270 days, and First Article Testing and Production Lot Testing requirements with specified delivery windows. The place of performance is Richmond, Virginia, and all delivery shall be FOB Destination (except for Foreign Military Sales orders) to designated DLA Depot locations, with contractors required to receive electronic orders via DIBBS and submit invoices through WAWF with Electronic Funds Transfer payments.