RAIL, LAUNCHER, GUIDE / NSN 1440-01-702-1074 / FA-18 AIRCRAFT
Contract Opportunity Analysis
DLA Aviation, within the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking a total small business set-aside indefinite quantity contract for NSN 1440-01-702-1074, a rail, launcher, guide for FA-18 aircraft. The work covers supply of this Navy critical safety item over a 5-year base period, with an estimated annual quantity of 30 each, FOB destination, inspection and acceptance at origin, and requirements for Government first article testing, production lot testing, and export control compliance. The source base is limited because DLA does not possess complete technical data, the OEM is Vertex Modernization & Sustainment, and approved sources are currently identified; other firms would need to submit a Source Approval Request to be considered. The solicitation may include a reverse auction, award may consider price, past performance, and other factors, and a solicitation issue date is estimated for 06/05/2026. A copy will be available on DIBBS, SAM registration is required, and proposals received within 45 days after the synopsis publication date will be considered.