Manufacture of structural panel for the B-1 aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of structural panels for the B-1 aircraft under solicitation number SPRTA1-25-R-0274. The procurement involves the production of leading edge panels (NSN 1560-01-274-9594) through a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm fixed pricing. Contractors must meet stringent quality standards including AS9100 and ISO 9001-2015 certification, conduct first article testing, and provide material certification as part of their technical compliance. The government will evaluate proposals using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures and will conduct a pre-award survey to assess the selected contractor's manufacturing capabilities. All proposals must be submitted by July 24, 2025, with delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The contract encompasses a total estimated quantity of 142 structural panel units distributed over three years, with 33 units required in the first year and 31 units each in the second and third years. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though the contract will operate under a rated order through the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), indicating its significance for national defense priorities. Performance will take place within the United States, with final delivery to the specified DLA distribution facility in Oklahoma. The structured timeline and quantity requirements provide contractors with predictable production planning over the three-year contract period.