T-38 Wingtips

The contract is a solicitation for the procurement of T-38 aircraft wingtips, specifically 66 left-hand wingtips and 64 right-hand wingtips. This solicitation is issued as a sole-source procurement to Northrop Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation, the original manufacturer, based on FAR 6.103-1, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no other suppliers can meet the agency’s requirements. The justification for this sole-source designation is provided in an attached Justification and Approval document. Importantly, foreign participation is prohibited in this procurement. The solicitation, managed by the Department of Defense through the FA8212 office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, invites proposals from all responsible sources, though the award is expected to be made exclusively to Northrop Grumman due to the nature of the requirement. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and the Department of the Air Force anticipates making an award within 90 days following the closing date. Key contacts for this solicitation are Leslie Evans and Avery Irwin, who can provide further information. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 336413, which relates to aircraft manufacturing.