DAMPENER, FLUTTER
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
DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City is issuing a Presolicitation for a DAMPENER, FLUTTER (NSN: 1650-01-008-0686, P/N: 65-8353-8) for the US Air Force E-3 aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The estimated solicitation issue date is May 11, 2026, with an estimated closing date of June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a DAMPENER, FLUTTER, which functions to dampen control tab flutter in an airplane rudder. The item has approximate dimensions of L=18.2500 in, W=2.7500 in, H=3.2500 in, and WT=4.5000 LB, made of aluminum/steel. The application is for the E-3 aircraft.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, contemplating a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Estimated Solicitation Issue: May 11, 2026.
- Estimated Closing Date: June 25, 2026.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026.
- Required Quantity: Current required quantity is 34 each, with a possible range of 9 to 54 each (including First Article(s)). Offerors must propose prices for specific quantity ranges outlined in the solicitation.
- Required Delivery: 34 each, No Later Than January 20, 2028, to DLA Distribution Depot, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
Key Requirements & Restrictions
- Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/G; Full and Open Competitive Acquisition for the Second or Subsequent Time.
- Boeing Rights Guard (BRG): Applicable. Procedures to request the BRG Technical Data Package (TDP) via CD-ROM will be detailed in the solicitation. A 45-day solicitation period includes 15 days for TDP requests.
- Export Control: Yes, certification is required to receive and view the TDP. Registration for Export Control Certification is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.
- First Article: Required. Waiver criteria, if any, will be detailed in the solicitation.
- UID Marking: UID marking requirements IAW DFARS, clause 252.211-7003 apply.
- Reverse Auction: DLAD provision 52.215-9023 for Reverse Auction will be included. Offerors are encouraged to self-register at dla.procurexinc.com.
Additional Notes
Electronic submission of proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized. An ombudsman is available for concerns, but issues should first be addressed with the contracting officer.