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 (NSN: 6605-01-196-6971). The contract will cover 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 proposals due following the issuance of the solicitation on or around October 30, 2024. Interested vendors can contact Thuy Ho at Thuy.Ho@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-6092 for further information.