HELICOPTER, APACHE GUARDIAN AH-64E; FAIRING, 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 has issued a Presolicitation for HELICOPTER, APACHE GUARDIAN AH-64E; FAIRING, AIRCRAFT, NSN 1560-011543373. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about March 26, 2026, with proposals due by April 27, 2027.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of aircraft fairings for the Apache Guardian AH-64E helicopter. Key specifications include:
- NSN: 1560-011543373
- Contract Ordering Period: 60 months (5 years), with no option to extend.
- Total Delivery Schedule: 365 days production.
- Estimated Annual Quantities: 20 each for the base five-year period.
- Special Requirements: Export Control applies, Critical Application Item, Configuration Control Applies. First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements do not apply.
- FOB: Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.
- NAICS: 336413.
Current Sources of Supply
- NORDAM GROUP LLC, THE (CAGE: 29957)
- AERO COMPONENTS, LLC (CAGE: 59213)
- THE BOEING COMPANY (CAGE: 81205)
- INFINITY FABRICATION, INC. (CAGE: 06DM5)
- D-J ENGINEERING INC (CAGE: 0C7H8)
- CAMNETICS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (CAGE: 0P657)
- VOLUMATIC INC (CAGE: 1P642)
- FMW, INC. (CAGE: 1QJK4)
- MALONES CNC MACHINING INC (CAGE: 2V045)
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 26, 2026.
- Response Due Date: April 27, 2027, 6:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of price, past performance (using PPIRS), and other evaluation factors detailed in the solicitation. The Government is not using FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) policies. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
Specifications, plans, or drawings may be available via C-Folders. The solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/. A paper copy will not be available. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award.
Primary Contact: JENIER MITCHELL, jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, 804-659-6388.