Skin, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking proposals for B-52 Aircraft Skin components (NSN: 1560-00-238-1634) classified as export control and configuration control items with critical application designations. This indefinite quantity contract will operate under a 60-month term with a delivery schedule of 245 days after receipt of order. Offerors must submit written proposals and complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation, with the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applying to this procurement. The solicitation will be issued on or about January 21, 2026, with proposals due by February 20, 2026. Interested parties should contact Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil for additional information, and solicitation documents will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside on a full and open basis after exclusion of other sources. Potential sources identified include The Nordam Group, H&R Parts Co. Inc., Aero Components LLC, The Boeing Company, Honeycomb Company of America Inc., Infinity Fabrication Inc., D-J Engineering Inc., Camnetics Manufacturing Corp., Volumatic Inc., FMW Inc., and Malones CNC Machining Inc. The estimated annual quantity for the five-year base period is 40 units per year, resulting in a total of 200 units over the contract period. The contract uses FOB Destination terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin. No specific budget range or award value is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, though the quantity estimates and extended contract term suggest a significant procurement requirement for B-52 sustainment operations.