04F | B-52 | INDICATOR, DOOR LATC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is preparing to issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for INDICATOR, DOOR LATC for the B-52 aircraft. This 5-year contract will cover an estimated annual quantity of 40 units. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 10, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for INDICATOR, DOOR LATC (NSN: 1560-009943903) for the B-52 aircraft. The description lists several current manufacturers, including Harlow Aerostructures, The Boeing Company, Nordam Group, Tect Hypervelocity, Aero Components, Infinity Fabrication, Pro-Fab, D-J Engineering, Camnetics Manufacturing, Volumatic Inc, Malones CNC Machining, and C. E. Machine Co., Inc.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each.
- Delivery: 350 days for production units.
- FOB/Inspection: FOB at Origin; Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 10, 2026.
- Response Date: July 10, 2026.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
Special Requirements
This item requires access to restricted unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Contractors must be certified by DOD, which is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Submission Information
The solicitation will be available exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. No paper copies will be provided. Interested parties should search for the RFP under "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" on the DIBBS homepage.