Description
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a qualified contractor to manufacture new cylinder assemblies (NSN 1680‑00‑895‑1058) for the KC‑135 and KC‑46 aerial refueling booms. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, unrestricted, and awarded to a single vendor who can meet the technical specifications, provide required Unique Item Identification (UID) when unit price exceeds $5,000, and comply with a suite of DFARS clauses (DEI, material restrictions, cybersecurity, etc.). Deliveries are scheduled in multiple shipments beginning July 2029 through January 2030, with a total best‑estimated quantity of 34 units (range 9‑51). The contractor must hold offered prices for 120 calendar days and submit a Small‑Business Subcontracting Plan if the contract value exceeds $900,000.
• Manufacture and deliver 34 (± 23) air‑oil cushioned cylinder assemblies for KC‑135/KC‑46 refueling booms (NSN 1680‑00‑895‑1058).
• Fulfill six shipments of five units each plus a final shipment of four units, with first delivery due 9 Jul 2029 and final delivery 9 Jan 2030.
• Provide UID (Construct 2) for units priced above $5,000, meet ISO 9001/AS9100 quality standards, and comply with DPAS “X” rating and all listed DFARS clauses.
• Offer must be firm for 120 days; price‑hold, electronic funds transfer via WAWF, and FOB‑Origin terms apply.
• Contract type is Firm‑Fixed‑Price, unrestricted, with evaluation based on technical acceptability, price reasonableness, past performance, and small‑business participation.