MANUFACTURE OF STRUCTURAL PANEL FOR THE B-1 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPRTA1-25-R-0274-0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9423189df0d54e90bd33295309a73851/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of structural panels for the B-1 aircraft under a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract. This procurement involves a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a minimum of 17 units and an estimated total of 142 units, with strict adherence to quality assurance standards and export control certifications. The structural panels are critical components for the B-1 aircraft, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the Buy American Act and other federal regulations. Interested contractors should contact Dana Craun at dana.craun@us.af.mil or call 405-426-9405 for further details, with proposals due by the specified closing date.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dana Craun
    (405) 426-9405
    dana.craun@us.af.mil
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    SAM.govSPRTA125R0274-0003.pdf
    The SAM.gov platform serves as an official U.S. government website for contract opportunities, displaying 1,797 active listings out of 12,257 total results. The platform provides various search and filter options for contract opportunities, including keywords, notice type, organization, status, and date. Recent alerts highlight a temporary government shutdown's impact on the Federal Service Desk and an overhaul of the FAR affecting SAM.gov. Key opportunities listed, primarily from DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK (SPRTA1), include solicitations for B-1 aircraft parts (structural panels, leading edges), fire extinguishers, vane segments, turbine disks, and valves. These notices, published in October 2025, specify offer due dates ranging from October to December 2025 and inactive dates in 2026. The platform also contains sensitive government information, emphasizing restricted data use and compliance with federal regulations.
    SPRTA1-25-R-0274-W-Attachments.pdf
    This government solicitation, SPRTA1-25-R-0274, outlines a three-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for "PANEL,STRUCTURAL,AI" (NSN: 1560-01-274-9594 EK, Part Number: L2104776-001) under a Firm Fixed Price contract vehicle. The acquisition will use Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Key requirements include export control certification for technical data access, and adherence to quality assurance standards like AS9100. The contract specifies a minimum quantity of 17 units and a total estimated quantity of 142 units over three years, with detailed annual breakdowns. It mandates First Article Government Testing (fit check) with specific delivery and approval timelines, material certification, and a certificate of compliance report. Contractors must comply with the Buy American Act, provide Item Unique Identification (IUID) for applicable items, and follow strict payment and reporting instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated, covering areas such as small business subcontracting, labor laws, and supply chain traceability, emphasizing the importance of compliance and ethical conduct.
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