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 soliciting proposals for Wing and Fin Sub-Assemblies to support the AIM-120X and CATM-120X series of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). This is a formal Solicitation under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government intends to award a single contract for these critical sub-components. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The scope of work, detailed in Attachment 2 Statement of Work (SOW), involves the procurement of Wing and Fin Sub-Assemblies. These are critical sub-components required for the AMRAAM missile series.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single contract award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1420 (Guided Missile Components)
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA
- Proposal Due: June 1, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation & Award Criteria
This acquisition will utilize the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure, in accordance with FAR 15.103-2 and DoD Source Selection Procedures. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable, conforms to all solicitation requirements, and has the lowest Total Evaluated Price. Only one proposal per offeror will be evaluated.
Technical Evaluation Factors (equally important):
- Wing and Fin Packaging, Handling, Shipping and Transportation Solution
- Wing and Fin Production Plan
- Finished/In Process Product Verification Plan
- Honeycomb Implementation
Additional Notes
The Government clarified that the First Article timeline involves 6-12 months for production of two units, followed by 6-12 months for First Article Testing (FAT). Mass delivery is anticipated in 2029, contingent upon successful FAT. Drawings previously under Notice ID: FA8556-25-R-B016 have been added to this notice. Contact Ivan Jones (ivan.jones.2@us.af.mil) for questions regarding drawings.