B-52J CERP Production Modification Kits & ICS
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 Department of the Air Force has issued a Draft Presolicitation for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Production Modification Kits & Interim Contractor Support (ICS). This effort aims to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) supply contract with incidental services for B-52 aircraft modernization. The Government is currently accepting questions from industry until April 30, 2026, and intends to host an industry day. Offers for the eventual solicitation are anticipated to be due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The program will involve the production of Modification Kits (Kit Group A, B, and E), along with associated support, spares, support equipment, and data. Key requirements include Program/Manufacturing Management, Integrated Logistics Support, Field Service Representative (FSR) Support, Travel, Spare Parts, Peculiar Support Equipment, Production Tooling, Common Support Equipment, and Data. Work may also include updates to Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Bills of Materials (BOM). First Article Testing is required for Lot 1 Kit Groups A, B, and E. Quality Assurance requires compliance with AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015 standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Draft Solicitation)
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Duration: 10 years, comprising a Base Period (Years 1-4) and six Option Periods (Years 5-10).
- NAICS Code: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1500 Employees.
- Set-Aside: None explicitly stated, but HUBZone preference is mentioned in Section L of the draft solicitation.
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026
- Anticipated Offer Due: May 1, 2026 (12:00 PM local time)
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
- Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause is included for certain CLINs (XX08-XX10, Lots 2-6).
- Award is contingent upon fund availability.
Evaluation
Evaluation factors will be detailed in Section M (Att13-Appendix_F) of the final solicitation. Pricing information is provided in Section B and detailed in Appendix D (Att11), which includes a draft pricing matrix for bidders to submit proposed unit prices and rates.
Controlled Document Access
To access technical data, offerors must:
- Submit an approved DD Form 2345 via email to Ashley Brink (Contracting Officer) and Kacie Cram (Contract Specialist).
- Ensure company registration on the Joint Certification Program (JCP) website (dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/).
- The DATA CUSTODIAN listed in DD Form 2345 Block 3 must then request access to Controlled documents on SAM.gov. Allow 5 business days for processing.
Additional Notes
This is a DRAFT SOLICITATION; no proposals are accepted at this time. The Government intends to update Att8-SOW_Att7-BMU_Drawings and will post more information regarding an industry day as it becomes available.