# C-5 SEALS SUCCESSOR PROJECT Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe4ax27r0003 - Solicitation number: SPE4AX27R0003 - Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought) - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Defense - Agency: Defense Logistics Agency - Contracting office: DLA Aviation (SPE4AX) - NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 1560 Airframe Structural Components - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - First posted: September 29, 2026 - Last posted: October 7, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2eb6ba43a02f430a8b0cdaca14abe8e2/view ## Description 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. ## Attachments - [NIIN List.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/025931c49af743409f43a07692aa13a5/download) - [NIIN List.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/32e6a9c677874182aa5599bf84fc353a/download) ## Open now in the same industry 538 open in NAICS 336413. - Repair of the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Applicable to the TH-1H Helicopter (FD20602700066), due November 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/fd20602700066 - MH65 Hose (70Z03827QB0000005), due November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z03827qb0000005 - MH-65 HOSE ASSEMBLY, METALLIC (70Z03827QB0000008), due November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/70z03827qb0000008 ## Publications - September 29, 2026: Sources sought, due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 55a28abf482a45b195929dbbb169e859. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/55a28abf482a45b195929dbbb169e859/view - October 7, 2026: Presolicitation, due October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2eb6ba43a02f430a8b0cdaca14abe8e2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2eb6ba43a02f430a8b0cdaca14abe8e2/view ## Points of contact - Andrew Collins, Andrew.Collins@dla.mil, 4457375671 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe4ax27r0003.