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Presolicitation, first published as sources sought

C-5 SEALS SUCCESSOR PROJECT

SPE4AX27R0003

Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation. Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

Response deadline

October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT

Closed 10 days ago. Posted October 7, 2026, first published September 29, 2026. Scheduled to archive November 6, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

NOTICE TYPE: Pre-Solicitation

TITLE:  Multiple NSNs (FSC – 1560) supporting C-5 Seals for a competitive Long-Term Contract (LTC)

DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract which will include multiple NSNs to support the following operational platform: C-5 Seals.  A total of 89 NSNs are targeted for this contract effort.  The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively with various contracts issued as supported by a Qualified Sources List (QSL). Potential sources must either be on the ESA's Qualified Sources List (QSL) or gain ESA qualification before contract award. Contact Jonathan Harrison at jonathan.harrison.3@us.af for QSL inquiries.

Pricing will be evaluated based on the estimated annual demand (EAD). The proposed contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract in accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(1).  The attached list of NSNs are the items that have been identified for this current action.  If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately.

This will be a competitively awarded contract and best value selection methods based on a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors will be used.  The Government may award multiple contracts for this action. In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Annual updates to your registration will be required. For registration procedures and information please visit the World Wide Web at https://www.sam.gov. A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA DIBBS Website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request for Proposal (RFP). RFPs are in a portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation will be posted on or around December 1, 2026.

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Publications

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  1. September 29, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 55a28abf482a45b195929dbbb169e859

    1 revisions on SAM
    • September 29, 2026: publish, sources sought
  2. October 7, 2026

    Presolicitation, originally sources sought

    Due October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2eb6ba43a02f430a8b0cdaca14abe8e2

    2 revisions on SAM
    • October 7, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • September 29, 2026: publish, sources sought

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