PANEL ASSEMBLY, WING / NSN 1560-00-793-7602 / B52 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
DLA Aviation intends to issue a Presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for PANEL ASSEMBLY, WING (NSN 1560-00-793-7602) for B52 Aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a 5-year base period, with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 40 units. While the government intends to solicit from a limited number of approved sources, interested parties can submit proposals within 45 days of the notice publication.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for NSN 1560-00-793-7602, a PANEL ASSEMBLY, WING. Production units will be FOB: Destination, with Inspection/Acceptance at Origin. The item is critical but not a Critical Safety Item, and Export Control applies. DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: March 23, 2026
- Response Deadline for Proposals: April 24, 2026 (45 days from publication)
- Commercial Item Interest Deadline: March 20, 2026 (15 days from publication)
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Key Information for Bidders
The proposed contract action is for supplies where the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with a limited number of sources, specifically the OEM Boeing (P/N 4-5001-501) and several approved sources. DLA Aviation does not possess technical data. Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, all proposals received within 45 days of the publication date will be considered. The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested persons may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. A reverse auction via the Procurex system may be conducted. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.
Evaluation
The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be available via DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available.