SKIN, 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 soliciting proposals for B-52 Aircraft Skin (NSN: 1560-00-238-1634) under an Indefinite Quantity Contract. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the End Item: B-52 Aircraft, Skin, Aircraft, NSN: 1560-00-238-1634. The item is designated as an Export Control and Configuration Control item, as well as a Critical Application item. Estimated annual quantities for the 5-year base period are 40 each.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Term: 60 Months
- Delivery Schedule: 245 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about January 21, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: February 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 7, 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. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies to this procurement.
Additional Notes
This is a request for a written proposal. Offerors must complete a copy of the solicitation to be considered for award. The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on the issue date. Available specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement will be furnished by the Government. Potential sources identified include The Nordam Group, H&R Parts Co. Inc., Aero Components LLC, The Boeing Company, Honeycomb Company of America, Inc., Infinity Fabrication, Inc., D-J Engineering, Inc., Camnetics Mfg Corp., Volumatic, Inc., FMW, Inc., and Malones CNC Machining, Inc. The Point of Contact is Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil.