RAIL, LAUNCHER, GUIDE / NSN 1440-01-702-1074 / FA-18 AIRCRAFT

PresolicitationSmall BusinessActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Work to be performed in RICHMOND, VA
  • Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
SPE4A726R0611
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Office
DLA AVIATION
Posted Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
PSC Code
1440
Place of Performance
RICHMOND, VA, 23237
Status
Active

Description

A 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation will be issued to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for NSN 1440-01-702-1074, a RAIL, LAUNCHER, GUIDE. The award will be for a 5-year base period. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 30 EACH. Production units will be FOB: Destination; Inspection /Acceptance: Origin. Item is critical and deemed a Navy Critical Safety Item. Government First Article Testing, Government Production Lot Testing and Export Control apply. Surge does not apply. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. The OEM is Vertex Modernization & Sustainment (CAGE 07CE5) p/n 497HN0112-3. Approved sources are Marvin Engineering

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for guided missile and space vehicle propulsion unit and propulsion unit parts manufacturing with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in RICHMOND, VA. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.