Manufacture of structural panel for the B-1 aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Oklahoma City is soliciting a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for the manufacture of Leading Edge Panels (NSN 1560-01-274-9594) for the B-1 aircraft structural system. The procurement utilizes Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures and requires contractors to meet stringent quality standards including AS9100 certification, export-controlled certification, and Buy American Act compliance. Successful offerors must provide comprehensive technical documentation, material certifications, and complete first article testing as part of the contract requirements. The original solicitation was issued on June 24, 2025, but has been amended to extend the proposal submission deadline to December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with updated technical data packages now available on sam.gov. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0003 prior to the closing date to remain eligible for award consideration.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract will acquire a total of 142 Leading Edge Panels over the three-year performance period, with 33 panels required in the first year, 31 panels in the second year, and 31 panels in the third year. The minimum order quantity is established at 24 panels while the maximum order quantity is capped at 95 panels, providing flexibility for the government's operational requirements. Primary delivery locations are at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with deliveries scheduled across multiple years throughout the contract performance period. The manufacturer part number for the required panels is 43999 L2104776-001, and the place of performance is within the United States.