Seat, troop, crew

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking proposals for V-22 Osprey Aircraft Troop and Crew Seats, with a specific National Stock Number 1680-01-568-0765. This is an unrestricted, other than full and open procurement for an Indefinite Quantity Contract that will require written proposals submitted by June 6, 2025. The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors outlined in the solicitation. Potential sources include Israel Aerospace Industries Military, and all responsible sources may submit offers. The solicitation will be officially issued on May 7, 2025, and offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award, with the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applying to the evaluation process.

The contract will have a 60-month base period with an estimated annual quantity of 276 seats per year, and delivery is scheduled for 400 days after receipt of order. This is a configuration control and critical application item identified as a Navy CSI (Critical Safety Item). The procurement falls under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with delivery terms set as FOB Origin and inspection/acceptance occurring at origin. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, and export control drawings do not apply to this solicitation. The point of contact for this procurement is Renee Griffin, who can be reached at renee.griffin@dla.mil, and potential offerors are advised to carefully review all solicitation requirements before submission.