NSN: 1420011413579, cover assembly, rado, wsdc: BCN sidewinder missile

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure a cover assembly component for the RADOBAN WSDC BCN Sidewinder Missile system through solicitation number SPE4A525R0326. This procurement involves National Stock Number 1420011413579, classified under the NAICS category for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. The contract will be structured as a non-commercial Firm Fixed Price agreement following FAR Part 15 procedures, with the final award decision based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or around October 15, 2025, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on October 1, 2025. Interested parties must access the full solicitation through the DIBBS website, as paper copies will not be available. Surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors with existing stock are specifically invited to respond and must include completed surplus certificates or adequate traceability documentation.

This opportunity is unrestricted with no set-aside designation and identifies Boeing Company (code 76301) as associated with the cover assembly component. The procurement specifies delivery terms as FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at destination, requiring delivery within 407 days after receipt of order. While the exact quantity needed is not specified in this pre-solicitation notice, the item is categorized as a stocked item with a Quality Control Code of ECA. The government indicates it may alter its acquisition strategy if purchasing existing surplus or newly-manufactured inventory proves to be in the best interest of the government. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage.