PANEL, STRUCUTRAL, AI / NSN 1560-00-413-0874 / KC135 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 is issuing a Presolicitation for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AI (NSN 1560-00-413-0874) for KC135 AIRCRAFT. The contract will have a 5-year base period. The estimated solicitation issue date is February 9, 2026, with responses to this notice due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for NSN 1560-00-413-0874, a critical structural panel. The Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) is 40 EACH. Production units will be FOB: Destination, with Inspection/Acceptance at Origin. The item is critical, but not a Critical Safety Item. IUID, Export Control, and Boeing Rights Guard apply. Surge does not apply.
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: February 9, 2026
- Response Date (to this notice): March 12, 2026 (45 days after publication)
- Published Date: January 20, 2026
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. A reverse auction may be conducted, and offerors are encouraged to review Procurex system tutorials.
Additional Notes
This proposed contract action intends to solicit and negotiate with only one or a limited number of sources under FAR 6.302. The OEM is Boeing (CAGE 81205), and approved sources include Handy Tool (CAGE 91750), Craft Mfg. (CAGE 0CMM5), Honeycomb Co. of America (CAGE 99115), and Nordam Group (CAGE 29957). DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part.
Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval. Responses to this notice will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) but interested parties can identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award. The solicitation will be available via DIBBS on the issue date; no paper copies will be provided.
Primary Contact: CHRIS ROSE (CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL, 8042795920)