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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK is soliciting proposals for a DAMPENER, FLUTTER (NSN: 1650-01-008-0686) to dampen control tab flutter in aircraft rudders. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the new manufacture of a "DAMPENER, FLUTTER." The solicitation includes a "Surge Option" clause (252.217-7001) and an "Option to Extend" clause (52.217-9) for a potential 6-month extension. Required deliverables include a First Article Test Report, Certificate of Compliance, Material Certification, and a Data Line Item for SURGE. The First Article must be manufactured at the offeror's or approved facilities.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: New Manufacture, Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but includes a potential 6-month extension.
- Quantity: Current required quantity is 34 EA, with a possible range of 9 EA to 56 EA. Offerors must propose prices for specific quantity ranges.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM CT.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures will be used. Offers will be evaluated on "Price or Cost" (Factor 1) and "Technical" (Factor 2). Technical acceptability is based on compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Required Submissions: Offerors must submit a Capabilities Analysis Plan (CAP) and a Production Surge Plan within 30 days of award if the surge option is exercised. Pricing for the surge option is only required if exercised.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Contractors must be EXPORT CONTROLLED certified and Boeing Rights Guard certified to request the Technical Data Package (TDP).
Additional Notes
- The Government reserves the right to award no contract.
- The Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) Technical Data Package (TDP) is available; offerors are responsible for requesting it within the first 15 days of the solicitation period.
- Attachment (A) requires certification for the use of Boeing Technical Data, and Attachment (B) is a Certificate of Destruction or Return of Boeing Technical Data.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: James Maynard (James.Maynard.6@us.af.mil, 7303212262)