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Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) — NSN

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA AVIATION · DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY · DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
21 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC
Reference
SPRTA1-26-R-0410
Location
United States
Sector
space-satellite

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY · DLA AVIATION · DLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY · DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK is soliciting Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) — NSN 1560007353588. Solicitation number SPRTA1-26-R-0410. Classified under NAICS 336413 — Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Product/service code 1560 — AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. Responses are due by 21 October 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

Synopsis

PR: FD2030-26-00985

1.  Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date

Issue: September 11, 2026

Closes: October 11, 2026

2.  RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0410

Request for Proposal

3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 1/C

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome L/H, R/H)

6.  NSN: 1560-00-735-3588 / 1560-00-735-3589

7.  PN: 35-17375-1 / 35-17375-2

8.  History: NSN 1560007353588 – 26 Jan 2018 – 26 each – (1WC59) DAVIS THORPE CO. LLC

NSN 1560007353589 – 29 Sep 2014 – 10 each – (91750) THE HANDY TOOL & MFG. CO., INC 9.  Description/Function: NSN 1560007353588: Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome). DIMENSIONS, 20.0 INCH (L) BY 20.0 INCH (W) BY 21.25 INCH (H). 5.0 POUNDS (WEIGHT). MATERIAL CONTENT, Constructed out of Aluminum Alloy, brackets, stiffeners, and rivets. Divert airflow into the engine intake. APPL. TO B-52. NSN 1560007353589: Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome). DIMENSIONS, 20.0 INCH (L) BY 20.0 INCH (W) BY 21.0 INCH (H). 21.0 POUNDS (WEIGHT). MATERIAL CONTENT, Constructed out of aluminum alloy. Aircraft LH Nose Dome Fairing Assembly. Engine nose dome fairing directs airflow into the engine center accessory drive and into the engine fan.. APPL. TO B-52.

10.  Total Line Item Quantity

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 0006 0007 0008 0009 0010 0011 0012 11-65; 43 each 1 each 1 lot 1 lot 1 lot 1 lot 17-99; 66 each 1 each 1 lot 1 lot 1 lot 1 lot Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) Fairing, Aircraft (FA) FA Test Plan FA Test Report Certificate of Compliance Certification of Material Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) Fairing, Aircraft (FA) FA Test Report Certification of Material Certificate of Compliance Production Surge Plan

11.   Application (Engine or Aircraft): B-52

12.   Destination: SW3211, Tinker AFB, OK

13.   Required Delivery:  On or Before 01 September 2027

14.   Qualification Requirements:  Qualification requirements are set forth in OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet. Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only actual manufactures that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, or manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing on items determined by the government to be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approved sources for this item.

15.   Export Control Requirements:  Yes

16.  UID: UID requirements will apply

17.  Qualified Sources: Northrop Grumman (0JRC1)

Merrill Corporation DBA Mission Support, Inc. (0JXZ1) Globe Engineering Co., Inc (24586) Malones CNC Machining (2V045) The Boeing Company (82918)

18.  Set-aside:  This is a 100% small business set-aside

19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized

20. Mandatory Language

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.  Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM to inquire about the data or rights to the data. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed. This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, 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. Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.  Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 385-591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.

21.   Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Chrissy Turnage at [contact details removed].

Context for bidders

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