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: 5306-01-224-2300) supporting the KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. This requirement is classified under PSC 5306 BOLTS and NAICS 332722 Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing. Identified as an Air Force Critical Safety Item (CSI) with The Boeing Company (CAGE 82918) as the approved source, the acquisition will be conducted as an unrestricted procurement. The solicitation is expected to result in a non-commercial, firm-fixed-price contract awarded in accordance with FAR Part 15 procedures, with selection based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors.

The government seeks a delivery schedule of 729 days after receipt of order, with performance located in Richmond, Virginia. Terms for the procurement include FOB Origin with inspection and acceptance at origin. Surplus dealers and small business distributors with existing stock of surplus or newly manufactured material are invited to respond with pricing, available quantities, and necessary traceability documentation or completed surplus certificates. The government reserves the right to alter the acquisition strategy if the purchase of existing inventory is determined to be in its best interest.

The formal solicitation is anticipated for release on June 15, 2026, which also serves as the response deadline. All documentation will be made available electronically, as paper copies will not be provided. Prospective offerors may coordinate through the point of contact, Cheryl Broadie, regarding solicitation number 5306012242300. There are currently no attachments associated with this notice.