Manufacture of Aircraft Access Door for the B-2 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, OK has issued a Sources Sought notice for the manufacture of Aircraft Access Doors for the B-2 Aircraft. This is identified as a sole-source requirement for Northrop Grumman, with the agency specifically requesting a 20% reduction in cost and a 25% reduction in production lead time (PLT). Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the manufacture of multiple types of aircraft access doors, classified under Product Service Code 1560 (Airframe Structural Components). Specific line items include:
- Line Item 0001: P/N DAA3131A102-003, Quantity: 2 EA, Delivery: June 9, 2027
- Line Item 0002: P/N DAA3131A102-001, Quantity: 3 EA, Delivery: July 21, 2027
- Line Item 0003: P/N DAA3131A102-037 (Access Door/Cover, Composite with honeycomb core), Quantity: 1 EA, Delivery: June 9, 2027
- Line Item 0004: P/N DAA3131A102-067 (Access between OBS outboard aux fuel and surge tanks for inspection/maintenance, composite), Quantity: 1 EA, Delivery: June 9, 2027
All deliveries are destined for SW3211, Tinker AFB, OK. The anticipated duration of the contract period is one year.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
- Contract Duration: 1 Year (anticipated)
Evaluation
This Sources Sought is for market research purposes to gather information regarding the potential for cost and lead time reductions from the identified sole source, Northrop Grumman. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice replaces previous solicitations SPRTA122Q0304, SPRTA122R0163, SPRTA124Q0047, and SPRTA124Q0028. Interested parties should note the AMC codes 3P/3R/4R associated with this requirement. This is not a request for competitive proposals.