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NSN 5306-01-165-3304 / 05F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135

Solicitation numberSPE4A6-26-R-0192

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA AVIATION

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Response deadlineSep 7, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Deadline status4 days remaining
PostedJul 22, 2026
Record refreshedAug 24, 2026

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The Department of Defense plans to issue a solicitation for a long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract for NSN 5306-01-165-3304, a Bolt, Close Tolerance. The contract will have a 5-year base period and will be issued as an unrestricted solicitation using other than full and open competition. [1]

Key points

  • Contract covers NSN 5306-01-165-3304, Bolt, Close Tolerance. [1]
  • Award decision may use price, past performance, and other factors. [1]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 7, 2026. [1]
  • Approved sources include Boeing, SPS Technologies, and Space-Lok. [1]

Sources

  1. Official SAM.gov noticeThis agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term contract covering NSN 5306-01-165-3304, Bolt, Close Tolerance in accordance with the following approved sources of supply: The Boeing Company, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606; The Boeing Company, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606; SPS Technologies, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606; and Space-Lok, Inc., CAGE 16258, SLB930-606.

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Source-backed opportunity brief

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This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term contract covering NSN 5306-01-165-3304, Bolt, Close Tolerance in accordance with the following approved sources of supply: The Boeing Company, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606; The Boeing Company, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606; SPS Technologies, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606; and Space-Lok, Inc., CAGE 16258, SLB930-606.

Scope

The terms are FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin covering DLA Direct requirements only.

Evaluation

The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

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Notice information

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This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term contract covering NSN 5306-01-165-3304, Bolt, Close Tolerance in accordance with the following approved sources of supply: The Boeing Company, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606; The Boeing Company, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606; SPS Technologies, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606; and Space-Lok, Inc., CAGE 16258, SLB930-606. The proposed contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract in accordance with FAR Part 15. The period of performance will be a 5-year base period and no (0) option periods. The solicitation will be issued as a unrestricted using other than full and open competition. The terms are FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin covering DLA Direct requirements only. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on the issue date cited in the RFP. Choose the DLA Request for Proposals (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB) option under Solicitations. Enter the solicitation number within the search value area and click the submit button. A paper copy of the solicitation may be provided to requestors on case-by-case basis if access to DIBBS is not available. The solicitation will be made in writing and will issue on or about August 7, 2026.

What changed

Jul 22, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Notice typeSources SoughtPresolicitation
Response deadline2026-04-23T03:59:00+00:002026-09-07T18:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-05-072026-09-22
DescriptionThe Defense Logistics Agency Aviation - Richmond is issuing this Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to determine if other companies are capable of manufacturing (or legitimately obtain) this item. The current approved sole source of supply and part number is listed below. BOLT, CLOSE TOLERANCE NSN 5306-01-165-3304 THE BOEING COMPANY, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606 THE BOEING COMPANY, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606 SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606 SPACE-LOK, INC., CAGE 16258, P/N SLB930-606 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for an offer. This does not constitute as a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to manufacture (or legitimately obtain) the above listed supplies are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by April 22, 2026 DLA Weapons Support Richmond Primary Point of Contact: April Wynn Acquisition Specialist 445-737-4868 If your company desires to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" for this item, submit an application package through the Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package contains all of the technical data needed to demonstrate that the prospective contractor can competently manufacture the product to the same level of quality, or better, than the required item. The onus is on the contractor to document and demonstrate their product is equal to, or better, than the currently approved item, which DLA Aviation is procuring. If there is an open solicitation for a LSN/NSN which you want to submit a SAR, please submit the SAR directly to the buyer noted on the solicitation. If you are submitting a SAR for a LSN/NSN with no open solicitation, please send it to the DLA SAR Program Office address below: DLA Weapons Support Richmond Attn: DLA AVN-DU (SAR Program Manager) 6090 Strathmore Road Richmond, VA 23237This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term contract covering NSN 5306-01-165-3304, Bolt, Close Tolerance in accordance with the following approved sources of supply: The Boeing Company, CAGE 82918, P/N 65C18242-606; The Boeing Company, CAGE 81205, P/N 65C18242-606; SPS Technologies, LLC, CAGE 56878, P/N 65C18242-606; and Space-Lok, Inc., CAGE 16258, SLB930-606. The proposed contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract in accordance with FAR Part 15. The period of performance will be a 5-year base period and no (0) option periods. The solicitation will be issued as a unrestricted using other than full and open competition. The terms are FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin covering DLA Direct requirements only. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on the issue date cited in the RFP. Choose the DLA Request for Proposals (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB) option under Solicitations. Enter the solicitation number within the search value area and click the submit button. A paper copy of the solicitation may be provided to requestors on case-by-case basis if access to DIBBS is not available. The solicitation will be made in writing and will issue on or about August 7, 2026.

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