DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City is buying nose dome fairings (left and right) for the B-52 bomber, to be delivered to Tinker AFB, OK by 1 September 2027. It is posted as a 100% small business set-aside, but only manufacturers who have passed the required testing, and a short list of qualified sources, can be approved. The Government does not own the data to make the part.
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Source approval required. Only approved manufacturers can win; a new small business would need to pass costly testing first, and five qualified sources are listed. only actual manufactures that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design
No Government data or rights. You would need to get the manufacturing data from the original equipment manufacturer. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.
Mixed signals on competition. The notice also cites limited-source authority (FAR 6.302), so competition may be restricted despite the small business set-aside. available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s)
Dates conflict. The text says it closes October 11, 2026, while the response deadline field says October 21, 2026. Closes: October 11, 2026
Testing and documentation load. First article testing, UID marking, material certs and a surge plan add cost and time.
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
Make Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) NSN 1560-00-735-3588 (PN 35-17375-1)
Make Fairing, Aircraft (Nose Dome) NSN 1560-00-735-3589 (PN 35-17375-2)
Provide first article (FA) test plan, test report, certificates of compliance and material certifications
Provide a production surge plan
Meet UID marking requirements
Deliver to Tinker AFB, OK on or before 1 September 2027
Period of performance
Delivery on or before 01 September 2027
Place of performance
Delivery to Tinker AFB, OK (SW3211); place of performance listed as USA
How they'll choose
Price plus possibly past performance (as described in the notice)
Offers due
2026-10-21 4:00 PM (UTC-5) per the response deadline field; the text itself says it closes October 11, 2026
How to submit
Solicitation is downloaded from SAM.gov; electronic procedures; questions to the buyer by email
Only written or faxed requests received directly from requestors are accepted
Anticipated award about 90 days after the notice
You must have
Small business (100% set-aside) This is a 100% small business set-aside
Source approval: only manufacturers that completed all required testing (or similar items) can be approved sources only actual manufactures that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design
Export-controlled data: export control requirements apply Export Control Requirements: Yes
Current contractor
Past awards listed: NSN 1560-00-735-3588 to Davis Thorpe Co. LLC (2018, 26 each); NSN 1560-00-735-3589 to The Handy Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc (2014, 10 each).
Not in the notice text
Contract type
Estimated value
Exact quantities per line item (the list in the notice is garbled)
Contents of the OC-ALC Source Approval Information Booklet
Full evaluation details (in the solicitation itself)
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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 christine.turnage@us.af.mil.
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