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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0138f8e6367b4cd9879e4fbfc3c21eb7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of structural panels for the B-1 aircraft, with a focus on small business participation. This competitive solicitation is a total small business set-aside, specifically targeting businesses that are women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone certified, and it requires compliance with stringent quality assurance standards, including AS9100 certifications. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, emphasizing the importance of timely delivery and regulatory compliance for critical aviation components. Interested parties can contact Dana Craun at dana.craun@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-426-9405 for further details regarding the proposal submission process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dana Craun
    (405) 426-9405
    dana.craun@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SPRTA1-25-R-0274-W-Attachments-FINAL.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of aircraft parts over a three-year term. The acquisition is open to all businesses, with provisions for small business participation, specifically mentioning women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone businesses. The contract encompasses the delivery of specific aircraft components, requiring compliance with various quality assurance standards, including AS9100 certifications. Key details include a minimum proposal quantity of 17 units and a total estimated quantity of 142 units, with annual breakdowns for delivery. The evaluation criteria will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach to determine the successful bidder. Additionally, provisions regarding inspection and acceptance, warranty requirements, and first article testing are specified, demanding stringent documentation and compliance with established standards. The document emphasizes the requirement for export-controlled certification to access technical documents, underscoring the contract's sensitivity. Overall, it reflects the government's commitment to regulatory compliance and supporting small businesses in defense procurement, while also emphasizing quality and timely delivery of critical aviation components.
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