SPE4A725R0804 – 5855 – window, sacraficial

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure sacrificial windows through a pre-solicitation notice for NSN 5855-015152135. This procurement will result in an indefinite quantity contract with a five-year base period and no option years, classified as an unrestricted procurement under "other than full and open competition not previously addressed." The items being procured are night vision equipment components that fall under NAICS code 334511 for search, detection, and navigation system manufacturing. The evaluation criteria will equally weight price, past performance, and delivery capabilities, with the final award decision potentially incorporating additional factors such as SPRS ratings. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or around August 26, 2025, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025, and contractors must submit written quotes through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is currently manufactured by Elbit System of America-Night Vision under part number 272247. The contract establishes specific quantity parameters with an estimated annual requirement of 1,739 units, a minimum delivery order quantity of 435 units, and a maximum delivery order quantity of 1,739 units. Delivery is required within 96 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under FOB origin terms. The items are classified as non-critical safety components, and the procurement structure as an indefinite quantity contract allows for flexible ordering throughout the five-year performance period. While no specific contract value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the quantity requirements and multi-year duration suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified manufacturers in the night vision equipment sector.