AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS, B-52; WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY
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 has issued a Presolicitation for B-52 Stratofortress Windshield Assemblies (NSN 1560-006527638). This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a 5-year ordering period. Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Windshield Assemblies for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. Key details include:
- NSN: 1560-006527638
- Contract Duration: 60-month (5-year) ordering period; no option to extend.
- Delivery Schedule: 365 days production.
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 10 units per year for the 5-year base period.
- Special Requirements: Export Control applies, Critical Application Item (not a Critical Safety Item), Configuration Control applies. First Article Test (FAT) and Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements do not apply.
- FOB: Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (after exclusion of sources)
- NAICS: 336413 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about April 29, 2026.
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.
- Published: April 14, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (evaluated using PPIRS), and other factors as described in the solicitation. The Government is not using Part 15 policies for this procurement, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on its issue date. Offers must be submitted as written proposals to fax # (804) 279-4165. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be available. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award.
Contact: JENIER MITCHELL, jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, 804-659-6388.