COVER, ACCESS, AIRCRAFT / NSN 1560-01-686-8294 / FA-18 AIRCRAFT

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a 100 % Small Business Set‑Aside Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the supply of a cover/access component (NSN 1560‑01‑686‑8294) used on FA‑18 aircraft. The contract will have a five‑year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. The solicitation will be posted on DIBBS around 09/25/2026 and will be open to proposals for up to 45 days after publication. The award will be based on price, past performance, and other factors; a reverse auction may be conducted via Procurex. Contractors must be SAM‑registered; technical data will be provided via cFolders. The item is non‑critical, not a Critical Safety Item, and is subject to export control. • Small‑business‑only IQC for aircraft cover/access part (NSN 1560‑01‑686‑8294) • 5‑year base period, EAQ ≈ 40 units per year (≈ 200 units total) • Estimated solicitation issue: 09/25/2026; proposals accepted up to 45 days post‑publication • Reverse auction possible; contractors must be SAM‑registered • Technical data released on issue date via DLA cFolders; procurement through DIBBS • Evaluation: price, past performance, other factors; export‑control compliance required.