NSN 5965014169564, parts kit, headset

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure NSN 5965014169564, a headset parts kit, through a competitive negotiated acquisition under FAR Part 15. The requirement will be fulfilled through fixed-price contracts with annual price adjustment provisions, establishing long-term indefinite quantity agreements. The contract will include a three-year base period followed by two optional one-year extension periods. Inspection and acceptance of delivered items will occur either at destination or origin depending on the specific quality requirements associated with each national stock number, with details provided in the RFP schedule. The solicitation is expected to be available for download on March 6, 2026, from the DLA's electronic bidding system at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/, with proposals due by March 20, 2026. Delivery schedules and specific incremental requirements will be outlined in the Request for Proposal documents.

This procurement is set aside entirely for small business concerns, with a small business size standard of 750 employees applicable under NAICS code 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing). Potential incumbent contractors include PHT Aerospace LLC and Oregon Aero, Inc., both of which currently supply similar parts kits under different part numbers. The solicitation will be conducted under the First Destination Transportation program, which influences delivery and logistics considerations. No specific contract value or quantity ranges are disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, though such details will be contained within the formal RFP. All responsible sources, regardless of business size or other classifications, are permitted to submit offers that will receive consideration during the evaluation process.