Manufacture of Trailing Edge for the B-1 Aircraft.

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring Trailing Edge components for the B-1 aircraft's horizontal stabilizer through solicitation SPRTA1-25-R-0276. The procurement specifically covers NSN 1560-01-166-1135 EK, part numbers L2100164-021 from manufacturers 2F009 and 43999, and includes a first article test requirement to ensure component compliance. This is a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed-price contract structured to provide manufacturing flexibility while maintaining cost certainty. The source selection will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, prioritizing cost competitiveness among technically compliant proposals. The original solicitation was issued on June 27, 2025, with the closing date recently extended to December 15, 2025, and updated technical data packages have been added to support bidders.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract anticipates a total best estimated quantity of 75 units distributed over three years, with 17 units planned for the first year, 17 for the second year, and 16 for the third year. Individual orders will range from a minimum of 12 units to a maximum of 50 units, providing operational flexibility for the government's requirements. The government intends to award to a single contractor but reserves the right to make no award depending on proposal quality and funding availability. Performance will take place within the United States, supporting domestic manufacturing capabilities for this critical aircraft component.