The Department of Defense is soliciting bids for a Rear Cover Assembly under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. The Rear Cover Assembly falls under NAICS code 333310, indicating it is a metal fabrication or forging service. The Presolicitation notice indicates that the government is gathering information and may issue a solicitation in the future, so small businesses should track this opportunity for potential bidding opportunities under PSC code 5855.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
NSN: 5855-012466810; REAR COVER ASSEMBLY; IQC: 1000237182; Issue Date: 07/28/2026; Closing Date: 08/28/2026
This solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a 5-year base period. This is a small business set aside. Certified Cost and Pricing Data may be required. EEO clearance is not required. There is not a Surge requirement. Progress Payments are not authorized for this procurement. Export control applies.
The Supplier Performance Risk System applies. Price, Past Performance and Delivery will be equally weighted. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This request is for a written quote. Please submit offers in writing. The solicitation issue date will be 07/28/2026 with a closing date on 08/28/2026.
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DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD: 5 YEARS
Estimated Annual Demand Quantity: 673 EA
Minimum Delivery Order Quantity: 402 EA
Maximum Delivery Order Quantity: 673 EA
FOB: Origin
Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
Delivery Schedule: 160 days
Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Annual updates to suppliers' registration will be required. For registration procedures and information, visit the World Wide Web at http://www.sam.gov
A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board Systems at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the same issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Request for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations". To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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