Frame, Front 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 at Oklahoma City is soliciting proposals for the new manufacture of a Frame, Front Aircraft (NSN: 2840-00-868-9161 OK / PN: 6000T94G01). This is identified as a Critical Safety Item, and early delivery is acceptable. The acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the new manufacture of an aircraft front frame, which directs air into the compressor and serves as housing for the engine number 1 bearing. Surplus parts are explicitly NOT authorized. The item must be manufactured to AMS 5504 and AMS 5613 standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation, implied Firm Fixed Price based on Section B.
- Set-Aside: Small Business (NAICS code 336412, size standard 1,500 employees).
- Required Delivery: October 31, 2026.
- Proposal Due: May 22, 2026, 3:00 PM (Central Time).
- Published Date: April 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Process utilizing a Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT) source selection procedure. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical: Must be acceptable as a prerequisite.
- Cost/Price: Will be evaluated approximately equally with Past Performance for technically acceptable quotes.
- Past Performance: Assessed using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and other available data. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering quality assurance, inspection, acceptance, payment, and contract administration. Specific packaging instructions are detailed in MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129. Unique Item Identification (IUID) marking is required per MIL-STD-130.