AUGMENTOR NOZZLE SEGMENT HINGE ASSEMBLY / 86F, C-5 SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation, is seeking to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of augmentor nozzle segment hinge assemblies, identified by NSN 2840-01-095-9494. This requirement supports C-5 aircraft equipment and involves components manufactured under part number 4056758, currently associated with RTX Corporation and Parts Life Inc. The procurement is classified under NAICS 336412 for Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing and PSC 2840 for Gas Turbines and Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; and Components. This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (SBA).

The anticipated contract includes a five-year base period with no option years and an estimated annual quantity of 600 units. Contractor first article testing is required, with the test report due 276 days after receipt of order and government review following within 105 days. Production units are scheduled for delivery 276 days after government approval of the first article. Inspection and acceptance terms vary by phase, with first article inspection at origin and acceptance at destination, while production units require both inspection and acceptance at origin. All items are to be delivered FOB destination.

Access to necessary technical data is restricted to contractors certified by the Department of Defense via a DD Form 2345. The solicitation, identified by number SPE4A726R0647-Synopsis, is expected to be issued on or about June 24, 2026, with a formal response deadline of July 24, 2026. Interested parties may track the solicitation through the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The primary point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice is Gladys Brown.