: AIRCRAFT, LANCER, B-1B; PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Aircraft Structural Panels (NSN 1560-016187509) for the B-1B Lancer aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement for an Indefinite Quantity Contract. The solicitation is expected on or about April 29, 2026, with proposals due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a contractor to supply Aircraft Structural Panels for the B-1B Lancer, identified by NSN 1560-016187509 and Part Number L2400005-011. The requirement is for a Critical Application Item, though not a Critical Safety Item (CSI), and Configuration Control applies. Export Control also applies. The requested total delivery schedule is 725 days production, including First Article Test submission and review, although First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not apply to this specific NSN. Estimated annual quantities are 10 units for the five-year base period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 60 months (5 years) ordering period; no option to extend.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- FOB: Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 29, 2026
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated using PPIRS), and other factors as detailed in the solicitation. The Government is not using the policies of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, for this solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice publication.
Additional Information
The solicitation will be made available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered. Specifications, plans, or drawings may be available through C-Folders. Offers should be submitted via fax to (804) 279-4165. Contact: Jenier Mitchell, jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, 804-659-6388. Known Sources of Supply: TOP FLIGHT AEROSTRUCTURES, INC. (CAGE: 419Y2), THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE: 43999), AERO COMPONENTS, LLC (CAGE: 59213), MALONES CNC MACHINING INC (CAGE: 2V045), D-J ENGINEERING INC (CAGE: 0C7H8).