Hardware acquisition recompete industry day slides

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) has issued a Special Notice for the Hardware Acquisition Recompete (HAR) Industry Day scheduled on May 7, 2025, in Richmond, VA. The notice provides industry stakeholders with comprehensive slides detailing an upcoming solicitation for two primary contract vehicles: Hardware Acquisition Recompete-Customer Direct (HARCd) and Hardware Acquisition Recompete-DLA Direct (HARDd). These contract vehicles are designed to support integrated supply chain logistics for industrial hardware across multiple Federal Supply Class categories, including fasteners, springs, brackets, and abrasive materials. The Industry Day aims to provide potential contractors with critical information about the upcoming procurement opportunity and allows interested vendors to gain insights into the government's requirements and expectations.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to prepare industry participants for a significant contract recompetition that will support U.S. Military, Foreign Military, and non-Military customers. The notional timeline indicates the solicitation will be issued in September 2025, with proposal receipt expected in January 2026, negotiations in July 2026, and a targeted contract award by January 2027. Key requirements for potential contractors include meeting 90% Customer Direct Availability standards and on-time delivery performance. The current contract is set to end in July 2026, with a potential partial extension to bridge to the new contract. Interested vendors are encouraged to register for the Industry Day and can contact Contracting Officer Christina Richardson or Program Manager Lance Cangelosi for additional information. While there is no specific set-aside mentioned, the contract appears to emphasize small business participation, suggesting opportunities for businesses of various sizes to compete for this strategic logistics support contract.