Wings & Fins Subassemblies
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 Department of the Air Force is issuing a presolicitation for Wing and Fin Subassemblies for the AIM-120X and CATM-120X series Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM). This requirement, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, will proceed as a single, inclusive solicitation (FA8556-26-R-B013) to encourage broad participation.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers the procurement of critical Wing and Fin Subassemblies, which are 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 initial investment, first article testing, and an extended period for preparation, manufacture, and production. Detailed drawings have been incorporated to foster competition.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Upcoming Solicitation Number: FA8556-26-R-B013
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA, United States
- Published Date: March 3, 2026 (Amendment 1)
Evaluation & Submission
The acquisition is contemplated as a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating the ability to provide each required subassembly without substantial duplication of costs. The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be available upon solicitation release.
Waiver submissions for classification as a "proven source" must be received by the Government no later than ten (10) calendar days after the issuance of the final solicitation.
Contact Information
- Primary: Dillan Harper-Smith (dillan.harper-smith.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Ivan Jones (ivan.jones.2@us.af.mil, 4783275756)