This is a total small business set-aside for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with five base years and no options, covering a critical application cable assembly with higher-level quality and contractor first article testing requirements. Required delivery is 309 days, with stock delivery to any facility in the Continental United States as cited on each delivery, under FOB Origin terms with inspection/acceptance at origin for DLA Direct. The estimated annual demand is 88 units, with the guaranteed minimum cited in the solicitation. The item involves export-controlled technical data (ITAR/EAR), requiring offerors to have approved JCP certification and completion of DLA export-control training and questionnaire for data access. A reverse auction may be conducted, and the solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on 15 September 2026, with proposals to be submitted to the Bid Custodian.

The DLA Aviation Richmond is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis to identify parties interested and capable of supplying a specific cable assembly (NSN 5995-01-604-1832) under NAICS code 334419. There is no solicitation at this time, and responses are voluntary with no government cost reimbursement. Interested organizations must submit tailored capability statements, including company information and any teaming or subcontracting arrangements. The government will use the responses to determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-aside or full and open competition, with possible multiple awards. No budget or performance location is specified, and inquiries are only accepted via email.