The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking vendors to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of cable assemblies specifically for the FA-18 aircraft. The solicitation is limited to manufacturers offering FTG Aerospace Inc. part number 655161-5, with a firm-fixed price contract expected to span five years, including a two-year base period and a three-year option. This critical application item is subject to export control regulations, and eligible offerors must possess an approved Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access the necessary technical data. Proposals are due electronically via the DIBBS system, with the solicitation tentatively scheduled for release on December 26, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Patsy Bedford at patsy.bedford@dla.mil or Heidi Lacosse at Heidi.Lacosse@dla.mil.