The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture 20 aircraft tanker kits.
Key Details
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture 20 aircraft tanker kits. The kits will contain only contractor-acquired property and no government-furnished material. The delivery period is 254 days after receipt of order.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The solicitation is for a total small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be posted on the DIBBS website on or around June 22, 2026. You can download the solicitation in PDF format from the website. You will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documents.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check the DIBBS website for the solicitation on or around June 22, 2026.