Aircraft, stratofortress, B-52; stiffener, aircraft
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0237
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23237, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for Aircraft Stratofortress B-52 stiffener aircraft components (NSN 1560-016793503) through this indefinite quantity contract request for proposal. The procurement is for airframe structural components classified under NAICS 336413, with a contract ordering period of 60 months. Key requirements include compliance with export control regulations and configuration control procedures, though First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not apply to this NSN. The component is designated as a Critical Application Item but not a Critical Safety Item. Offerors must submit complete written proposals by the March 6, 2026 deadline via facsimile to (804) 279-4165, with proposals to be reviewed through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Government specifications, plans, or drawings will be furnished through C-Folders if applicable.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns after exclusion of other sources. Potential incumbent suppliers listed include Harlow Aerostructures LLC, C.E. Machine Co. Inc., Malones CNC Machining Inc., Camnetics Manufacturing Corporation, Volumatic Inc., Infinity Fabrication Inc., The Boeing Company, Pro-Fab LLC, Aero Components LLC, Nordam Group LLC, D-J Engineering Inc., and Tect Hypervelocity Inc., all currently producing part number 4-4868-512. The estimated annual quantity for the five-year base period is 10 units, with delivery required within 227 days of production. The contract specifies FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance at origin, and no option periods are included for contract extension.
Notice text
Solicitation for End Item: AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS, B-52; STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT; NSN 1560-016793503. DURATION OF CONTRACT ORDERING PERIOD: 60 MONTHS OR 5 YEARS. NO OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT. THE REQUESTED TOTAL DELIVERY SCHEDULE IS 227 DAYS PRODUCTION; Export Control does apply. Critical Application Item. The NSN is NOT a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Configuration Control Applies. First Article Test requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN. Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN. NAICS is 336413. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside procurement after exclusion of sources.
Source(s) of Supply listed in the Item Description:
HARLOW AEROSTRUCTURES, LLC CAGE: 14248 P/N 4-4868-512
C. E. MACHINE CO., INC. CAGE: 3L665 P/N 4-4868-512
MALONES CNC MACHINING INC CAGE: 2V045 P/N 4-4868-512
CAMNETICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION CAGE: 0P657 P/N 4-4868-512
VOLUMATIC INC CAGE:1P642 P/N 4-4868-512
INFINITY FABRICATION, INC. CAGE: 06DM5 P/N 4-4868-512
THE BOEING COMPANY CAGE: 81205 P/N 4-4868-512
PRO-FAB, LLC CAGE: 0BT76 P/N 4-4868-512
AERO COMPONENTS, LLC CAGE: 59213 P/N 4-4868-512
NORDAM GROUP LLC, THE CAGE: 29957 P/N 4-4868-512
D-J ENGINEERING INC CAGE: 0C7H8 P/N 4-4868-512
TECT HYPERVELOCITY, INC. CAGE: 34336 P/N 4-4868-512
FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a request for proposal for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated Annual Quantities for the base period of five (5) years and zero (0) option periods will be 10 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described may or may not be available, if available, will be furnished by the Government through C-Folders if applicable. Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to fax # (804) 279-4165. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ 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 lasted version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.
The solicitation issue date will be on or about February 4, 2026. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. PPIRS will be used to evaluate Past Performance. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, 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. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffener, aircraft | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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