Skin, aircraft | 04F | b-52

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure aircraft skins (specifically NSN: 1560-010609809) for the B-52 aircraft through an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The procurement will focus on a specific part number 5-48466-528, which can be manufactured by multiple approved sources including NORDAM Group LLC, The Boeing Company, and several other specialized manufacturing firms. The solicitation will be issued on or about June 25, 2025, with proposals due by July 25, 2025, and will be available exclusively through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Interested vendors must download the solicitation in PDF format and ensure they have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract appears to require precise manufacturing capabilities for aerospace components.

The solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside, effectively excluding larger contractors from competing. The contract will have a base period of 5 years with zero option periods, and the estimated annual quantity is 12 units per year. Delivery is specified as 400 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of origin and FOB terms set at destination. Potential manufacturers include NORDAM Group LLC, Aero Components LLC, The Boeing Company, Infinity Fabrication Inc., D-J Engineering Inc., Camnetics Manufacturing Corporation, Volumatic Inc., FMW Inc., and Malones CNC Machining Inc. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract's long-term nature and specialized manufacturing requirements suggest a significant procurement value for these critical aircraft structural components.