Manufacture of Trailing Edge for the B-1 Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking a contractor to manufacture trailing edge components for the B-1 aircraft through this competitive solicitation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 1560 for Airframe Structural Components, indicating the specialized nature of the aircraft manufacturing work required. The solicitation was posted on June 12, 2025, with proposals due by July 14, 2025, providing potential contractors with approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses. Complete solicitation details, including technical specifications and requirements, are contained in the attached government file SPRTA1-25-R-0275-W-ATTACHMENTS-FINAL.pdf. The evaluation criteria and specific contract requirements would be detailed within this attached documentation, which contractors must review to understand the full scope of work and submission requirements.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning that only qualified small businesses are eligible to compete for the contract award. The work will be performed within the United States, supporting domestic manufacturing capabilities for this critical defense aircraft component. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, estimated contract values, or specific quantities is provided in the basic solicitation notice. The timeline for manufacturing and delivery would be specified in the detailed solicitation documents, along with any performance milestones or quality standards that must be met. Interested small business contractors must demonstrate their capability to manufacture precision aircraft components that meet stringent military specifications and quality requirements.