Wings & Fins Subassemblies

SOL #: FA855625RB016Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8556 AFLCMC EBGK COM

ROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1811, United States

Place of Performance

Warner Robins, GA

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

PSC

Guided Missile Components (1420)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed53cda15b1b4019a80905a5ae11d38e/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 3, 2025, 7:30 PM

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 Department of the Air Force, through AFLCMC EBGK COM, has issued a presolicitation synopsis for Wing & Fin Subassemblies for the AIM-120X and CATM-120X Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missiles (AMRAAM). This acquisition is contemplated as a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with separate solicitations for proven and unproven vendors. Capability statements are requested from all responsible sources, demonstrating the ability to provide all required subassemblies without substantial cost duplication. Responses are due by April 3, 2025.

Scope of Work

This procurement covers various Wing and Fin Subassemblies, which are critical subcomponents of the AMRAAM missile series. Specific items include:

Wing Assembly, Guided Missile (NSN: 1420-01-396-0339)
Fin, Guided Missile Assembly (NSN: 1420-01-397-0140)
Fin, (AIM120/B) (NSN: 1420-01-364-8445)
Wing, (AIM/CATM120/B) (NSN: 1420-01-332-5347)
Fin, Missile-LT/CCM (NSN: 6920-01-295-3826)
Fin Assy, CATM P3I (NSN: 6920-01-422-6767)

Fulfillment requires significant initial investment, first article testing, and an extended period for manufacturing preparation and production.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis for future solicitations FA8556-25-R-0015 and FA8556-25-R-0016)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) within a Full and Open Competition framework for proven and unproven vendors.
Capability Statement Due: April 3, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
Notice Published: March 3, 2026 (Note: This date appears to be in the future relative to the response date, as provided in the source data.)
Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA 31098, United States

Evaluation

This acquisition is contemplated as a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Capability statements will be evaluated to determine if sources can provide all required Wing and Fin subassemblies without substantial duplication of costs.