The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for the procurement of unmounted magnetic compasses, identified by NSN 6605-01-196-6971. The contract will span a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 6,563 units, and a minimum delivery order quantity of 1,641 units, emphasizing the importance of timely delivery and past performance in the evaluation process. These navigational instruments are critical for various military applications, and the solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with no certified cost and pricing data required for procurements under $2 million. Interested vendors should prepare to submit written quotes, as the solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around October 30, 2024; for further inquiries, contact Thuy Ho at Thuy.Ho@dla.mil or call 804-279-6092.