B-52 Landing Gear Drag Link

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 39 Tripod Links for the outboard drag strut on B-52 aircraft landing gear (NSN 1620-00-620-7642). This solicitation requires offerors to meet strict manufacturing qualification standards, including certification of required facilities, testing and inspection capabilities, possession of an ESA-approved Technical Data Package, and compliance with all specifications including Unique Identification requirements. Key contract requirements mandate AS9100 quality standards, military packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E, supply chain traceability documentation, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130. Evaluation will be based primarily on price, with a $2,000 evaluation cost factor applied for First Article testing. The offer submission deadline is May 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with pricing remaining firm for 120 calendar days from the offer date and award scheduled for April 9, 2026.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business participation under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources including Machine Specialties (CAGE 1DDX0), Arlington Precision Components (CAGE 3TKZ9), and Thomas Instrument Inc. (CAGE 5H860). Offerors may bid under two options: Bid A requires submission of one First Article followed by 38 production articles, while Bid B waives First Article requirements and offers all 39 production articles. Required delivery timelines are 365 calendar days After Receipt of Order for First Article items and 14 months After Final Acceptance of First Article for production articles, with F.O.B. Origin shipping terms. Performance of work shall take place in the United States, with early delivery acceptable.