1560-01-072-1242- SHELL,TAIL ASSEMBLY

SOL #: SPE4A726R0471Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

GRASSY CREEK, VA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Airframe Structural Components (1560)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 3, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
3
Response Deadline
May 4, 2026, 7:00 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is issuing a Pre-solicitation for SHELL,TAIL ASSEMBLY (NSN 1560-01-072-1242) for F-16 aircraft. This opportunity is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or around April 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

This procurement is for 157 each of the SHELL,TAIL ASSEMBLY, NSN 1560-01-072-1242, under Purchase Request (PR) 7014870329. The end item is specified as 'AIRCRAFT, F-16'. Delivery of production units will be required within 504 days.

Contract & Timeline

  • Procurement Type: Pre-solicitation
  • Contract Type Sought: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
  • Solicitation Number: SPE4A726R0471
  • Solicitation Issue Date: On or around April 2, 2026
  • Response Date: May 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Published Date: March 18, 2026
  • Delivery: 504 days
  • FOB/Inspection/Acceptance: FOB Destination, Inspection at Origin, Acceptance at Origin

Additional Notes

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP upon its issue date. No paper copies will be provided. Interested vendors can add/remove themselves from the interested vendors list and view the list.

Point of Contact

People

Points of Contact

Calvin PetersonPRIMARY
Calvin.Peterson@dla.mil
8046598838

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