AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS, B-52; STIFFENER, 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 preparing to issue a solicitation for Stiffeners for B-52 Stratofortress Aircraft (NSN 1560-016793503). This will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year ordering period. The procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about February 4, 2026, with proposals due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS, B-52; STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT, identified by NSN 1560-016793503. The contract will have a 60-month (5-year) ordering period with no option to extend. The requested total delivery schedule is 227 days production. Key requirements include:
- Export Control applies.
- Item is a Critical Application Item (though not a Critical Safety Item).
- Configuration Control applies.
- First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not apply.
- Estimated Annual Quantities for the base period are 10 each.
- FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 60 months (5 years) ordering period
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 336413 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about February 4, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 6, 2026
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated using PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as detailed in the 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 Notes
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 for award. A paper copy will not be available. Current sources of supply include Harlow Aerostructures, C.E. Machine Co., Malones CNC Machining, Camnetics Manufacturing, Volumatic Inc, Infinity Fabrication, The Boeing Company, Pro-Fab, Aero Components, Nordam Group, D-J Engineering, and Tect Hypervelocity.