TRAILING EDGE, 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 is soliciting proposals for Aircraft Trailing Edges (NSN: 1560-01-607-0987) for the B-1B aircraft. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413. The solicitation, SPRTA1-26-R-0170, seeks a Firm Fixed-Price contract for new manufactured materiel, including production units and first articles. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires the manufacture and delivery of Aircraft Trailing Edges, specifically the rear edge of ailerons, wings, elevators, or rudders, made of metal bonded honeycomb construction. Key dimensions are 80.0 inches long, 14.0 inches wide, and 45.0 inches tall, with a weight of 100.0 lbs. The requirement includes:
- Item 0001: 32 Production Units (range: 8-48 Each)
- Item 0002: 1 First Article Unit
- Item 0003: 1 First Article Government Testing Report
- Item 0004: 1 Certificate of Compliance
- Item 0005: 1 Material Certification
First Article (CLIN 0002) will be tested by the Government and installed on aircraft/equipment. A waiver for First Article testing may be considered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Solicitation Number: SPRTA1-26-R-0170
- Estimated Issue Date: February 2, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 31, 2026, 11:59 PM
- Required Delivery: Production units (L/I 0001) by January 20, 2027. First Article and associated reports (L/I 0002-0004) by July 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on Price or Cost, Technical, and Past Performance. Price or Cost is the most important factor, with all other factors combined being significantly less important than Price or Cost.
Additional Notes
- Qualification: Awardee must be approved by the design control activity, The Boeing Company (CAGE 43999), at the time of award.
- Technical Data Package (TDP): Bidders must be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified to access the TDP/drawings. Access requests are made via the TDP link on Sam.gov.
- Data Rights: The Government does not own the data or rights to manufacture this item; firms are encouraged to contact the OEM.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically to the email address specified in Block 7 of the solicitation. WAWF is required for payment requests.
- Ombudsman: An Ombudsman is available to hear concerns from offerors at (405) 855-3552.
- Contact: Questions can be directed to Michael Hannan at Michael.Hannan.1@us.af.mil.