1560-01-714-5132- 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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a pre-solicitation (SPE4A726R0518) for Structural Panels (NSN: 1560-01-714-5132) for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement, with responses due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or around April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for 36 each of PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI, specifically NSN 1560-01-714-5132, for the AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52. The requirement includes delivery of production units within 281 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Procurement Type: Pre-solicitation
- Solicitation Number: SPE4A726R0518
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Quantity: 36 Each
- Delivery: 281 days
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or around April 22, 2026
- Response Date: May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. Interested vendors should search for Solicitation # SPE4A726R0518. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be provided. The primary point of contact is Calvin Peterson, Acquisition Specialist, at calvin.peterson@dla.mil or (804) 659-8838.