# SAM #SPE4A726R0766

DLA Aviation Solicits Arrowhead Products Duct Assembly for C-5 Galaxy Aircraft

**Buyer:** DLA Aviation
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 31, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE4A726R0766
**NAICS:** 336413

DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia is seeking to procure a Duct Assembly for the C-5 Galaxy Aircraft.
- Government Buyer:
  - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation, Richmond, VA
- OEM Highlight:
  - Arrowhead Products Corp. (CAGE 70628) is the sole approved manufacturer
- Products Requested:
  - Duct Assembly, Air Conditioning-Heating, A
    - NSN: 1660-004212087
    - Part Number: 12991-101A
    - Estimated annual demand: 40 units
    - Minimum delivery order: 10 units
    - Maximum delivery order: 40 units
- Unique Requirements:
  - Source-controlled, critical application item for C-5 Galaxy Aircraft
  - Only offers from approved sources (Arrowhead Products Corp.) will be considered
  - Alternate offers will not be evaluated
  - Contract is a fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for five years
  - Delivery to CONUS stock locations as specified in delivery orders
- Competitive award using best value selection methods

### Description

<p>This is not a Solicitation. This requirement is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract for NSN 1660-004212087, DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING, A.</p>

<p>THE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED AS UNRESTRICTED (Other Than Full And Open Competition Not Previously Addressed).</p>

<p>THIS PART IS MANUFACTURED BY ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORP. (CAGE 70628) under part number 12991-101A.</p>

<p>The proposed contract will be a fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract in accordance with FAR Part 15. The requested period of performance for a base period of five (5) years with Zero (0) Options.</p>

<p>NSN: 1660-004212087, DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR CONDITIONING-HEATING, A.</p>

<p>ESTIMATED ANNUAL DEMAND QTY &ndash; 40 EACH</p>

<p>MINIMUM DELIVERY ORDER QUANTITY &ndash; 10 EACH</p>

<p>MAXIMUM DELIVERY ORDER QUANTITY &ndash; 40 EACH</p>

<p>THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL QUANTITY IS 40 EACH. THE DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCTION UNITS WILL BE 324 DAYS.</p>

<p>This is a Critical Application Item (Critical Part).</p>

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<p>Surge requirement does not apply.</p>

<p>Ship to will be CONUS stock locations, as specified on the Delivery Order.</p>

<p>*NOTE: IF THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT AN APPROVED SOURCE, THE OFFER IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ALTERNATE OFFER.&nbsp; SINCE THIS IS A SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEM, DLA WILL NOT EVALUATE ALTERNATE OFFERS FOR THIS ITEM. OFFERORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN QUALIFYING THEIR PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OF FUTURE ACQUISITIONS MUST CONTACT THE DESIGN CONTROL ACTIVITY SPECIFIED ON THE SOURCE CONTROL DRAWING.&nbsp; PLEASE SEE PROCUREMENT NOTE L22, &ldquo;RESTRICTION OF ALTERNATE OFFERS FOR SOURCE CONTROLLED ITEMS.&rdquo;</p>

<p>This will be a competitively awarded contract and the best value selection methods will be used. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (pdf). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of the RFP will not be available to requestors.</p>

<p>OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. The solicitation issue date is on or about October 1, 2026</p>

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