19F | F-15 | BUMPER ASSEMBLY, NOS
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 plans to issue a solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for F-15 Bumper Assemblies (NSN: 1560-010450371IQC). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a 2-year base period. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about June 08, 2026, with proposals likely due by July 08, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of Bumper Assembly, NOS (Part Piece Number: 16L027-1), for the F-15 aircraft. The unit of issue is PG (1PG = 10EA), with an estimated annual quantity of 320 PG. Manufacturing must be in accordance with Basic Drawing NR 81755 16L027, Revision G, dated 02/10/2004.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 2-year base period with zero (0) options.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Issue Date (Estimated): On or about June 08, 2026
- Proposal Due Date (Estimated): July 08, 2026
- Published Date: May 17, 2026
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Government First Article Testing (FAT) Required:
- First Article Delivery: 250 days After Receipt of Order (DARO).
- Government Approval/Disapproval: 180 days after receipt of First Article.
- Production Unit Delivery: 365 days after Government Approval.
- FOB: Destination for First Article, Origin for Production Units.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Inspection at Origin, Acceptance at Destination for First Article; Inspection and Acceptance at Origin for Production Units.
- Restricted Data: Access to technical data requires certification by DOD via DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) submitted to Defense Logistics Information Services.
Additional Information
The solicitation will be available exclusively via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP. No paper copies will be issued. Interested parties should search for the RFP on DIBBS after the estimated issue date.