Receptacle Assembly for B-52 Aircraft

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK has issued a Firm Fixed-Price Solicitation for the manufacture of a Receptacle Assembly (Part Number: 5-40674-24) for B-52 Aircraft Aerial In-Flight Refueling. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Scope of Work

This solicitation seeks a qualified manufacturer for the "Receptacle Assembly" (NSN: 1680-01-544-8923 RK). Key requirements include:

• Manufacturing the specific Receptacle Assembly (Part Number: 5-40674-24).
• Compliance with AS9100 for Quality Assurance.
• Items must be manufactured from Aluminum.
• Item Unique Identification (IUID) is required.
• Adherence to the Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.
• Transportation terms are F.O.B. Origin.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
• Period of Performance: Includes a "Priority A, Surge Option."
• Delivery: Required in stages, with specific dates ranging from March 2026 to July 2026 for "Required Delivery." A "Production Surge CAP Plan" (Item No. 0002) is also part of the requirement.
• Published Date: February 2, 2026.
• Offer Due Date: March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offerors must hold their proposed prices firm for 120 days.
• Evaluation Criteria: Price or Cost (01) and Technical (02). Price or Cost is of higher importance.
• Technical acceptability will be determined by compliance with Section B and its attachments.
• The solicitation is a "rated order" under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Eligibility

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing).
• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

Additional Notes

Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference. Specific instructions for proposal preparation are provided within the solicitation.