04F | B-52 | PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI
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 has issued a presolicitation for B-52 Structural Panels (NSN: 1560-007962338, P/N 4-5001-502). This procurement is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about June 17, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for the manufacture and supply of PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI, specifically NSN 1560-007962338, IQC PR: 1000232831, ITEM: PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI, with Part Number 4-5001-502. The description lists 18 current manufacturers for this part. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each, with a required delivery of 300 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 3-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Delivery: 300 days
- FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: At Origin
- Data Requirements: This item requires access to data restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about June 17, 2026
- Response Due Date: July 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Accessing the Solicitation
A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. From the DIBBS homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under "SOLICITATIONS" and search for the RFP. Solicitations are in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. Paper copies will not be available.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452.