Window Panel, Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is preparing to procure 98 aircraft window panels, specifically Sierracin Corporation's Part Number 120400-06. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a comprehensive technical requirement process that mandates strict quality control standards, including compliance with MIL-STD-130N(1) for military property identification marking and MIL-STD-1916 testing protocols. Contractors will need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) and adhere to detailed packaging specifications outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1E, which includes specific preservation, cleaning, and cushioning requirements. The solicitation falls under the NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1560 for Airframe Structural Components. The current pre-solicitation was posted on December 19, 2024, with a response deadline of December 30, 2024, signaling a relatively quick turnaround for potential bidders.

The pre-solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified contractors. The procurement involves 98 individual window panel units, with detailed quality control parameters that assign verification levels for critical (VII), major (IV), and minor (IV) attributes using specific Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) standards. While the exact award value is not specified, the technical complexity and military-grade requirements suggest a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation includes specific requirements for packaging, with special marking instructions such as "Glass - do not drop" and compliance with MIL-STD-129 marking standards. Sierracin Corporation is identified as the manufacturer of the specified window panels, though the notice does not explicitly state whether they are the incumbent contractor or a proposed supplier.