SPE4A726R0016 – 5365 - bushing, tapered / wsic F

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure tapered bushings (NSN 5365-00-310-5808) through an indefinite quantity contract with a five-year base period and no option periods. This procurement will establish a contract for manufacturing aircraft engine parts, specifically bushings classified under the Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing NAICS category. The contract requires first article approval with a detailed timeline of 180 days for first article delivery, 150 days for government evaluation, and 141 days for production unit delivery, totaling 471 days from contract award. The evaluation criteria will equally weight price, past performance, and delivery capabilities, with the final award decision potentially incorporating additional factors outlined in the solicitation. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that written quotes will be required, with the formal solicitation expected to be issued around September 23, 2025, and responses due by October 23, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business enterprises. The contract establishes specific quantity parameters with an estimated annual requirement of 460 units, a minimum delivery order quantity of 114 units, and a maximum delivery order quantity of 460 units per order. The procurement follows standard government contracting terms with inspection and acceptance at origin and FOB destination delivery terms. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the pre-solicitation notice, and no specific contract value or budget range was disclosed. Interested vendors must access the complete solicitation through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) when it becomes available, as paper copies will not be provided.