Helicopter, apache guardian AH-64E; fairing, aircraft
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPE4A726R0384
- 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 seeking proposals for Apache Guardian AH-64E helicopter aircraft fairings (NSN 1560-011543373) under a 100% small business set-aside procurement. This is an indefinite quantity contract with a 60-month ordering period and does not include options to extend the contract term. The solicitation requires offerors to submit written proposals via fax to (804) 279-4165, and proposals must include a completed copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. Detailed specifications, plans, and drawings will be provided through C-Folders if applicable and will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 12, 2026, with an anticipated solicitation release date of April 27, 2027. No evaluation criteria are explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, though adherence to export control requirements and configuration control standards will apply to this critical application item.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside after exclusion of identified sources, which include established contractors such as NORDAM GROUP LLC, The Boeing Company, Aero Components LLC, and multiple smaller manufacturers including Infinity Fabrication, D-J Engineering, Camnetics Manufacturing, and others. The estimated annual quantity for the five-year base period is 20 units, resulting in a total of 100 units over the contract duration, though the exact award value is not specified in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract features a requested total delivery schedule of 365 days for production, FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance at origin. First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not apply to this NSN. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).
Notice text
Solicitation for End Item: HELICOPTER, APACHE GUARDIAN AH-64E; FAIRING, AIRCRAFT, NSN 1560-011543373. 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 365 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:
NORDAM GROUP LLC, THE CAGE: 29957 P/N 35-8643-93
AERO COMPONENTS, LLC CAGE: 59213 P/N 35-8643-93
THE BOEING COMPANY CAGE: 81205 P/N 35-8643-93
INFINITY FABRICATION, INC. CAGE: 06DM5 P/N 35-8643-93
D-J ENGINEERING INC CAGE: 0C7H8 P/N 35-8643-93
CAMNETICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION CAGE: 0P657 P/N 35-8643-93
VOLUMATIC INC CAGE: 1P642 P/N 35-8643-93
FMW, INC. CAGE: 1QJK4 P/N 35-8643-93
MALONES CNC MACHINING INC CAGE: 2V045 P/N 35-8643-93
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 20 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described may or may not be available and 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 March 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairing, aircraft | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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