15--FAIRING,AIRCRAFT

This contract solicitation is for the procurement of aircraft fairings specifically for the Apache Guardian AH-64E helicopter, identified under NSN 1560-011543373. It is structured as an indefinite quantity contract with a five-year ordering period and no option to extend. The total delivery schedule requires 365 days of production, and the procurement is governed by export control regulations, marking the item as critical for application though not classified as a critical safety item. Configuration control applies to the fairing, but First Article Test and Production Lot Test requirements are waived. The NAICS code assigned is 336413, indicating aerospace product manufacturing, and the contract is a 100% Small Business Set Aside after the exclusion of other sources. Multiple approved sources of supply are listed, including Nordam Group LLC, Aero Components LLC, The Boeing Company, Infinity Fabrication Inc., and several others, all supplying the same part number 35-8643-93. The contract terms specify FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance at the origin. The solicitation will be issued around March 26, 2026, with a response deadline in April 2027. Offers must be submitted via fax and the solicitation document will be available electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System; no paper copies will be distributed. Evaluation of proposals will consider factors including price and past performance, drawing on data from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System. The solicitation is open to all responsible sources, and potential suppliers can express interest in supplying a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. This acquisition does not follow the standard Part 15 negotiation procedures but focuses on competitive pricing and proven performance.