| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | SPE4A726R0606 |
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Solicitation for End Item: F-18 Aircraft, Installation Tool, Retaining Ring, NSN: 5120-01-429-8084, 1000233815. TERM OF THE CONTRACT: 60 MONTHS. DELIVERY SCHEDULE 107 DAYS ARO. Configuration Control item. Critical Application item. NAICS is 488190. This is an unrestricted other than full and open procurement. Potential Source: Howmet Global Fastening Services, Inc., CAGE 1PGC0. FOB Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Destination. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the 5-year base period will be 240 each. Export Control drawings do not apply. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described will not be furnished by the Government. Request is for a written proposal. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on the issue date cited in the solicitation. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 10, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. POC: Renee Griffin; Email address: renee.griffin@dla.mil.
| Jun 2, 2026 | [Sources Sought (Original)] INSTALLATION TOOL, RETAINING, RING |

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