Tube, drain, forward

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking quotes for TUBE, DRAIN, FORWARD components, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1620006133497, which fall under the Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories category. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to submit quotes. All responsible sources meeting this requirement may submit electronic quotes for consideration. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2025, with a firm due date of October 29, 2025, providing potential offerors with eight days to prepare and submit their responses. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, offerors should anticipate that quotes will be evaluated based on factors typical for supply contracts, which may include price competitiveness, past performance, and ability to meet delivery requirements.

The procurement requires delivery of two separate line items to DLA Distribution Depot Hill: Line 0001 calls for 18 units with delivery required within 747 days, while Line 0002 requires 1 unit with a more expedited delivery timeline of 259 days. As a small business set-aside, this opportunity is restricted to entities certified as small businesses in the appropriate NAICS category (336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). No incumbent contractor is identified in the notice, and no contract value range is specified, though the relatively modest quantities suggest this may be a lower-value supply contract. Electronic submission is mandatory for all quotes, and interested small businesses should prioritize meeting the October 29, 2025 deadline to ensure their proposals receive consideration.