Wings & Fins Subassemblies
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedure. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a single contractor to provide critical Wing and Fin Sub-Assemblies for the AMRAAM missile series. The scope of work is detailed in Attachment 2 Statement of Work (SOW). The place of performance is Warner Robins, GA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a single contract award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1420 - Guided Missile Components
- Proposal Due: June 1, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
- Published: May 11, 2026
Evaluation & Award Criteria
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. The source selection will utilize LPTA procedures (FAR 15.103-2, DFARS 215.200).
Technical evaluation will be based on four equally important subfactors:
- Subfactor One: Wing and Fin Packaging, Handling, Shipping and Transportation Solution
- Subfactor Two: Wing and Fin Production Plan
- Subfactor Three: Finished/In Process Product Verification Plan
- Subfactor Four: Honeycomb Implementation
Key Clarifications & Notes
The Government anticipates mass delivery of sub-assemblies to occur in 2029, following successful First Article Testing (FAT) which is estimated to take 12-24 months. Vendors are expected to bear the costs of any Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and distribute these costs within their unit pricing; the Government does not possess digital models. The Government will not provide training or best practices for brazing operations, expecting delivered items to match drawings and specifications (MIL-B-7883 Type II, Class A). Partial bids are not permitted; the Government is only interested in the honeycomb brazing aspect. Drawings are available under this notice, previously located under FA8556-25-R-B016. Specific questions regarding blurred drawing details require referencing drawing number, zone, and specific issues.