NSN:5306012242300, BOLT, WSDC: 05F,AIRCRAFT,STRATOLIFTER KC-135

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of bolts (NSN 5306012242300) supporting the KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. Classified under NAICS 332722, Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing, and PSC 5306, Bolts, this item is designated as an Air Force Critical Safety Item (CSI) with The Boeing Company (CAGE 82918) as the approved source. The resulting procurement will be a non-commercial, firm-fixed-price contract conducted under FAR Part 15 procedures. Performance will occur in Richmond, VA, with a requested delivery schedule of 729 days after receipt of order.

The solicitation is anticipated to be released on June 15, 2026, which also serves as the response deadline. This requirement will be solicited as unrestricted, and the final award decision may be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors. Terms for the stocked item include FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. Surplus dealers, small business dealers, and distributors with existing stock of surplus or newly manufactured material are invited to respond to this synopsis with a completed surplus certificate or traceability documentation.

While the solicitation will be available exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) in PDF format, the government reserves the right to alter the acquisition strategy if the purchase of existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is determined to be in the best interest of the government. Interested parties may contact Cheryl Broadie regarding this requirement. No attachments are associated with this notice.