11F | C-5 | 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 is preparing a Presolicitation for C-5 Structural Panels (NSN: 1560-004777134, Part No: 4F11536-103B). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year base period. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about February 17, 2026, with responses due by March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI, manufactured in accordance with Basic Drawing NR 98897 4F11536, Revision NR N, dated 06/10/1985. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. Government First Article Testing (FAT) is required. Access to restricted technical data is necessary, requiring contractors to be certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M, obtained by submitting DD Form 2345.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 17, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 19, 2026
- First Article Testing (FAT) Schedule:
- Delivery of FAT: 250 days after receipt of order (DARO)
- Government Approval/Disapproval: 180 days after receipt of first article
- Delivery of Production Units: 250 days after Government Approval
- FOB: Origin
- FAT Terms: Inspection at Origin, Acceptance at Destination, FOB Origin
- Production Unit Terms: Inspection and Acceptance at Origin
Additional Information
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. Interested parties should navigate to "Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)" under the "Solicitations" tab and search for the RFP. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available.