SPE4A726R0609 - 1670 - RUBBER BAND, PARACHUTE SUSPENSION LINE / WSIC T

The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for an indefinite quantity contract for parachute suspension line rubber bands under NSN 1670-013239900. This procurement is classified under NAICS 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 1670, Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC/SDVOSB). Responses are due by July 20, 2026, with the performance location identified as Richmond, VA.

The resulting contract will feature a five-year base period with no options and an estimated annual quantity of 57,678 boxes. Although the item is not considered a critical safety item, it is classified as a life support item requiring both Government First Article Testing and Product Lot Testing. The delivery schedule spans 750 days, which accounts for the submission and evaluation of test samples as well as the final delivery of production units. Monthly surge requirements are set at 28 units, and inspection, acceptance, and shipping terms are designated as FOB Origin.

DLA Aviation will evaluate written quotes based on price, past performance, and delivery, which are weighted equally. The final award decision may also consider Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) data and other factors detailed in the solicitation. This DLA Direct procurement involves a minimum delivery order quantity of 10,568 boxes and a maximum delivery order quantity of 57,678 boxes. The solicitation number for this requirement is SPE4A726R0609.