Panel, structural AI

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for a KC-135 Aircraft Panel, Structural AI component (NSN: 1560-00-231-9229) through a pre-solicitation notice posted on December 2, 2025. This procurement involves an indefinite quantity contract with a 60-month term and an estimated annual quantity of 40 units per year across the five-year base period. Offerors will be evaluated based on a combination of price, past performance, and other factors as described in the formal solicitation, which will be issued on or about December 22, 2025. The solicitation will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp, and all responsible sources may submit proposals. Prospective contractors must submit written proposals and complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. The deadline for proposal submission is January 21, 2026, providing offerors approximately four weeks to prepare their responses.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set aside (SBSA) under full and open competition following the exclusion of non-small business sources. Potential sources identified in the pre-solicitation notice include The Nordam Group (CAGE 29957), The Boeing Company (CAGE 81205), The Handy Tool & Manufacturing Company, Inc. (CAGE 91750), Honeycomb Company of America, Inc. (CAGE 99115), and Craft Manufacturing & Tooling, Inc. (CAGE 0CMM5). Deliveries are required 283 days after receipt of order (ARO) under an FOB Destination arrangement with inspection and acceptance at origin. The item is classified as both an export control and configuration control item subject to Boeing Right Guard controls and designated as a critical application component. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will apply to this procurement. For additional information, interested parties should contact Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil.