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Structural Aircraft Panels

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 8, 2026 · 14:32 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

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 structural aircraft panels for the B-52 aircraft.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture structural aircraft panels for the B-52 aircraft. The panels must meet the specifications outlined in the solicitation. The contract will be for an indefinite quantity, with an estimated 40 panels per year for the 5-year base period.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a 60-month term. The delivery schedule is 208 days after receipt of order. The notice doesn't say what the expected start date is.
  • How will they pick the winner? The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. The notice doesn't say what those factors are.
  • When and how do you bid? The solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp on or about July 23, 2026. You must submit a written proposal to be considered for award.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for the solicitation on or about July 23, 2026
  • Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements and evaluation factors

Primary point of contact

Name
Renee Griffin(445) 737-2040
Email
renee.griffin@dla.mil

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