5977-00-464-8496; Z9N; AIRCRAFT, FA-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is issuing a pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number SPE4A626R0188 to establish a five-year indefinite quantity contract for electrodes utilized in FA-18 A-D, E/F, and G Growler aircraft. This procurement is classified under NAICS 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing and PSC 5977 ELECTRICAL CONTACT BRUSHES AND ELECTRODES. This is an other than full and open competition restricted to businesses providing material with the Qualified Products List (QPL) part from Bay Carbon. The requirement involves national stock number 5977-00-464-8496 and is designated as a critical application item with higher-level quality and surge requirements.

The contract features a five-year base period with no options and a performance location in Richmond, Virginia. Required delivery is 115 days to various stock locations throughout the continental United States, with terms specified as FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin. Evaluation for pricing will be based on an estimated annual demand of 2,445 BX, and the solicitation will include a guaranteed minimum. A reverse auction may be utilized during the procurement process to determine the final award.

The response deadline for this opportunity is April 4, 2026, with a tentative solicitation release date of May 4, 2026. Proposals must be submitted directly to the bid custodian, as electronic quotes through the DIBBS system are not acceptable for this requirement. All solicitation documents will be made available digitally, and no paper copies will be provided. The primary point of contact for this notice is Patsy Bedford.