05F | C/KC-135 | SKIN, AIRCRAFT
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 issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Aircraft Skins (NSN: 1560-015529639) for the C/KC-135 aircraft. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about February 06, 2026, with responses due by March 04, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of SKIN, AIRCRAFT, specifically NSN: 1560-015529639, with part piece number 4-5000-501. Manufacturing must be in accordance with BASIC DRAWING NR 81205 4-5000, REVISION NR J DTD 12/21/2007. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each. Delivery of production units will be 325 days after Government approval, with FOB at Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 06, 2026
- Response Due: March 04, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: January 08, 2026
Additional Notes
Access to required data for this item is 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.
The solicitation will be available exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on its issue date. No paper copies will be provided. Offerors will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view documents.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Ryan Loeffelholz (ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil, 804-279-1452)