B-1B Lancer; SPAR, Aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will issue a solicitation for 114 units of aircraft spars for the B-1B Lancer. The item is a critical application part, not classified as a Critical Safety Item, and will be sourced under other than full and open competition from approved manufacturers.

Solicitation Summary

Solicitation for End Item AIRCRAFT, B-1B LANCER; SPAR, AIRCRAFT; COIL AND HOUSING AS; NSN 1560-014516736, PR 7009033364 & 7010386829. THE REQUESTED DELIVERY SCHEDULE IS 720 DAYS PRODUCTION; Export Control does apply. Critical Application Item. The NSN is NOT a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Configuration Control Applies. First Article Test requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN at this time. Production Lot Test (PLT) requirements DO NOT apply to this NSN at this time. NAICS is 336413. This is being solicited as an UNRESTRICTED procurement with Other than Full and Open Competition.

Source(s) of Supply listed in the Item Description:

The Boeing Company Cage: 43999 P/N L2102118-041

D-J Engineering Inc Cage: 0C7H8 P/N L2102118-041

Camnetics Manufacturing Corporation Cage: 0P657 P/N L2102118-041

FMW, Inc. Cage: 1QJK4 P/N L2102118-041

FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a request for proposal for a Firm Fixed Contract. The quantity requested will be 114 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described may or may not be available and will be furnished by the Government through C-Folders if applicable.

Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to Jenier Mitchell via email at [email protected] or via DLA Internet Bid Board System. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (pdf). To download and view these documents you will need the lasted version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.

The solicitation issue date will be on or about April 17, 2025. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. SPRS will be used to evaluate Past Performance. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government’s requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

Item

Details

Agency Department of Defense
Solicitation Number SPE4A725R0371
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 02/21/2025
Award Date N/A
Contract Ceiling Value N/A
Competition Type Other than Full and Open / Unrestricted
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement Airframe Structural Components
Duration 720 day(s) delivery after award
Contract Type Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s): 336413
Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Size Standard: 1250 Employees
Place of Performance:
  • Richmond , VA 23237 , United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/3e0916eae031493b837944a1f8b9bd2c/view

B-1B Lancer; SPAR, Aircraft Background

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B-1B Lancer; SPAR, Aircraft Requirements

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