1620-006540641, ARM,TOW,NOSE LANDIN/ 06F, C-130 HERCULES AIRCRAFT

This solicitation seeks contractors to provide an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the NSN 1620‑006540641 “ARM, TOW, NOSE LANDING/06F” component for C‑130 Hercules aircraft. The contract will be a fixed‑price, 5‑year base period with no options, and will be a 100 % Small Business Set‑Aside. Annual demand is estimated at 80 units, with a minimum order quantity of 20 and a maximum of 80 per delivery order. Delivery timelines are strict: 180 days for first‑article samples, 195 days for testing/evaluation, and 151 days for production, totaling 526 days. The item is classified as a Critical Application Item, requiring DoD‑5220.22M data access certification and government first‑article testing. The contract will be awarded using best‑value criteria, potentially involving a reverse auction via Procurex.