HOLDBACK BAR

Location: Federal
Posted: Feb 23, 2026
Due: Apr 10, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 17 - Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment
Solicitation No: SPE7M225R0014
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SPE7M225R0014
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Major Command
DLA MARITIME
Sub Command
DLA MARITIME COLUMBUS
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DLA LAND AND MARITIME
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Feb 23, 2026 02:22 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Apr 10, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 25, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1720 - AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
Description

SPE7M225R0014



1720-01-064-6070 CSI P/N 618541-3



HOLDBACK BAR ASSEMBLY



The proposed procurement is for NSN 1720-01-064-6070, Holdback Bar Assembly. This is an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, Critical Safety Item (CSI) made in accordance with NAVAIR (80020) drawings. The part number is P/N 618541-3. Manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR as eligible may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package to the DLA Competition Advocate’s office.



Contract type will be firm-fixed priced (FFP) for a quantity of 111 EA. The solicitation will include ranges up to 150 EA. Item will be shipped to W25G1U in New Cumberland, PA. Requested delivery is 800 days after date of award.



Solicitation will require FOB Destination with Inspection and Acceptance at Source (joint inspection) and NAVAIR Lakehurst for Material Receipt Inspection (MRI). Quality requirements include Contractor First Article Testing, Production Unit Testing, and Welding.



While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.



Please refer to the DIBBS website for the complete solicitation. Note: Copies of this solicitation will be available only via the World Wide Web from opening to closing date. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if timely received shall be considered. Offerors are also advised to update ORCA.



The following applies:



Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.



One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the Unites States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. Dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.



Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Product Lists, Military Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP), in Philadelphia, PA. Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST database via the Internet at http://assist.daps.mil.



Users may search for documents using the ASSIST-Quick Search and, in most cases, download the documents directly via the Internet using standard browser software.



Documents not available for downloading from ASSIST can be ordered from the DODSSP using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard, after establishing a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures or by phoning the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179)



Users not having access to the Internet may contact the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) or mail requests to the DODSSP, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Patterns, Drawings, Deviations Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc., are not stocked at the DODSSP.



This notice is to announce that the NSN will be solicited March 11, 2026. This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm. Due to system constraints, it may take as long as three (3) business days from the stated issue date for the solicitation to post to DIBBs.


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  • NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM PO BOX 3990
  • COLUMBUS , OH 43218-3990
  • USA
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History
  • Feb 23, 2026 02:22 pm ESTPresolicitation (Original)

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