6150-014552613; 43N F/A18 HORNET; VUN AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18(E/F); Z5N EA-18G (GROWLER); Z9N AIRCRAFT, FA-18,A-D,E/F,G(GROWLER)

The Defense Logistics Agency intends to issue an unrestricted solicitation under PR number 1000164773 to establish a five-year Indefinite Quantity Contract for branch wiring harnesses, identified by NSN 6150-01-455-2613. This critical item supports several aircraft platforms, including the F/A-18 Hornet, EA-18G Growler, and various A-D and E/F models. Approved sources for this requirement are Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, Inc. (CAGE 16275) and General Dynamics-OTS, Inc. (CAGE 17996). The requirement is classified under NAICS 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and PSC 1680, Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components.

Pricing for the contract will be evaluated based on an estimated annual demand of 47 units, with a guaranteed minimum to be specified in the formal solicitation. Required delivery for orders is 142 days, with performance occurring in Virginia and stock delivery locations spanning any facility within the continental United States. The procurement is subject to FOB Origin terms with inspection and acceptance at destination.

The solicitation, SPE4A623R0278, is scheduled for release on April 18, 2023, with a response deadline of May 18, 2023. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). This acquisition process includes provision 52.215-9023, which allows for the use of a reverse auction through the Procurex system to determine final pricing. The primary point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice is LaDonna Groven.