The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture escape hatch tracks for B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture escape hatch tracks for B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. The estimated annual quantity is 40 each, with delivery expected 300 days after the date of order. Inspection and acceptance will take place at the origin, and FOB is at destination.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) with a base period of 5 years and zero options. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside (full and open competition after the exclusion of sources).
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
The solicitation will be issued on or about July 10, 2026, and can be downloaded from the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Access the ProcureX system to self-register and review the available training tools at: DLA.ProcureXInc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction.