Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    HOLDBACK BAR

    Sol. SPE7M225R0014PresolicitationCOLUMBUS, OH
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 10, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 23, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336413
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    1720
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting offers for the Holdback Bar Assembly, NSN 1720-01-064-6070, as a firm-fixed price contract for 111 units. The item is critical safety equipment for aircraft launch and recovery. Interested manufacturers must comply with NAVAIR specifications and may submit a Source Approval Request if not previously designated. The solicitation will be available on DIBBS starting March 11, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    SPE7M225R0014
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    February 23, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 10, 2026
    NAICS Code
    336413AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    1720
    Issuing Office
    DLA LAND AND MARITIME
    Primary Contact
    Susan Lupo614-692-1198
    State
    OH
    ZIP Code
    43218-3990
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    SPE7M225R0014

    1720-01-064-6070 CSI P/N 618541-3

    HOLDBACK BAR ASSEMBLY

    The proposed procurement is for NSN 1720-01-064-6070, Holdback Bar Assembly.  This is an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, Critical Safety Item (CSI) made in accordance with NAVAIR (80020) drawings.  The part number is P/N 618541-3.   Manufacturers not designated by NAVAIR as eligible may submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) Package to the DLA Competition Advocate’s office.

    Contract type will be firm-fixed priced (FFP) for a quantity of 111 EA.  The solicitation will include ranges up to 150 EA.  Item will be shipped to W25G1U in New Cumberland, PA.   Requested delivery is 800 days after date of award.   

    Solicitation will require FOB Destination with Inspection and Acceptance at Source (joint inspection) and NAVAIR Lakehurst for Material Receipt Inspection (MRI).   Quality requirements include Contractor First Article Testing, Production Unit Testing, and Welding.   

    While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. 

    Please refer to the DIBBS website for the complete solicitation.  Note: Copies of this solicitation will be available only via the World Wide Web from opening to closing date.  All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if timely received shall be considered.  Offerors are also advised to update ORCA.

    The following applies:

    Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

    One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the Unites States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979.  All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. Dollars.  All interested suppliers may submit an offer.

    Interested parties may obtain copies of Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Product Lists, Military Handbooks, and other standardization documents from the DoD Single Stock Point (DODSSP), in Philadelphia, PA.  Most documents are available in Adobe PDF format from the ASSIST database via the Internet at http://assist.daps.mil.

    Users may search for documents using the ASSIST-Quick Search and, in most cases, download the documents directly via the Internet using standard browser software.

    Documents not available for downloading from ASSIST can be ordered from the DODSSP using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard, after establishing a DODSSP Customer Account by following the registration procedures or by phoning the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) 

    Users not having access to the Internet may contact the DODSSP Special Assistance Desk at (215) 697-2179 (DSN: 442-2179) or mail requests to the DODSSP, Bldg. 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.  Patterns, Drawings, Deviations Lists, Purchase Descriptions, etc., are not stocked at the DODSSP.

    This notice is to announce that the NSN will be solicited March 11, 2026.   This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm.  Due to system constraints, it may take as long as three (3) business days from the stated issue date for the solicitation to post to DIBBs.

    Key dates

    1. February 23, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 10, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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