NSN 1560-012816328, AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL PLATE, WSDC: 11F, AIRCRAFT, GALAXY C-5

This Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) solicitation issues an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of aircraft structural plates (NSN 1560‑012816328) to be used on the Galaxy C‑5 aircraft. The contract is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside, full‑open competition after exclusion of non‑qualified sources, and will be awarded on a reverse‑auction basis through the ProcureX system. The base period is five years with no options; the government estimates an annual requirement of 40 plates. First‑article testing is required, with the first article delivery scheduled 429 days after order, followed by production deliveries 429 days after first‑article approval. All inspections and acceptances are performed at origin or destination as specified. • 100 % small‑business set‑aside (full competition after exclusions) • Indefinite Quantity Contract, 5‑year base period, 0 options • Estimated annual quantity: 40 structural plates • First‑article testing required; first‑article delivery 429 days ADO, production delivery 429 days after approval • Reverse auction to be conducted via ProcureX; offerors must self‑register • Solicitation to be posted on DIBBS around 18 Sept 2026; PDF download required • Delivery FOB at destination; inspection at origin • Restricted data access – contractors must hold DoD 5220.22‑M certification (DD Form 2345)