NSN 1560-01-145-5090, AIRCRAFT SKIN, WSDC: 04F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52
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 is preparing to issue a solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Aircraft Skins (NSN 1560-01-145-5090) for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IQC is for Aircraft Skins, specifically NSN 1560-01-145-5090. The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. Delivery will be 930 days after date of order (ADO), with inspection and acceptance at origin, and FOB at destination.
First Article Testing (FAT) is required. Delivery of First Article units is 375 days ADO, followed by 180 days for government testing, evaluation, and notification. Production units will be delivered 375 days after First Article approval. FAT inspection is at origin, acceptance at destination. Production unit inspection and acceptance are at origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (Full and Open Competition after the exclusion of sources)
- Estimated Annual Quantity: 40 each
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about May 13, 2026
- Published Date: April 28, 2026 (Presolicitation)
Special Requirements
This item requires access to restricted data per DOD 5220.22M. Contractors must be certified by DOD to access unclassified data by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
A Reverse Auction may be conducted. Offerors are encouraged to self-register and review training tools on the Procurex system at DLA.PROCUREXINC.COM. Questions regarding the reverse auction can be directed to DLAAVNREVAUC@DLA.MIL.
Submission Details
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL/RFP on the issue date. A paper copy will not be available.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tatjana Klemmer
- Email: tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil