FSG53 HARDD SPE4A2-26-R-0002 0002: Responses to Questions

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation posted responses to contractor questions on its Hardware Acquisition Recompete–DLA Direct solicitation (SPE4A2-26-R-0002-0002) on May 20, 2026, with a July 2, 2026 response deadline. The recompete covers fasteners and industrial hardware (Federal Supply Group 53, FSC codes 5305–5325) including bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, and pins used across military platforms spanning F/A-18, F-16, B-52, C-130, helicopters, Nimitz-class carriers, and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Contractors inquired about four areas: Availability Code (ACC) designations for each National Item Identification Number (NIIN) to clarify supply forecasting; weight and dimensional specifications for logistics and inventory planning; identification of NIINs requiring surge capacity and sustainment coverage at specified monthly wartime rates; and manufacturer part numbers to supplement Federal Supply Classification codes and NIINs for sourcing and quality assurance. DLA Aviation provided supporting attachments including a pricing and requirements template (HARDD PKG.xlsx), a part numbers reference spreadsheet (HARDD PART NUMBERS.xlsx), surge demand analysis across 93 NIINs with varying criticality levels (HARDD Surge Challenge Final Output.xlsx), and a weights and dimensions reference document (DRU-36195 HARDD Weights and Dimensions_20260519.xlsx). Existing Long-Term Contracts with vendors such as Noble Supply & Logistics LLC are in place with delivery terms ranging from 15 to 280+ days.