The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking small business concerns to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of electrical lanterns under NSN 6230-01-300-6426. The contract will span five base years and requires delivery of 906 units, with a critical application item designation and specific quality assurance requirements, including Contractor First Article Testing (CFAT). These lanterns are essential for various military applications, ensuring reliable lighting in critical situations. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on February 12, 2025, and must submit proposals to the Bid Custodian, as electronic submissions via DIBBS are not accepted. For further inquiries, contact Patsy Bedford at patsy.bedford@dla.mil or Heidi Lacosse at Heidi.Lacosse@dla.mil.