How to bid on FA-18 Wing Parts Kits for the Defense Logistics Agency

What the agency is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) needs to purchase wing parts kits for FA-18 aircraft. This is an indefinite quantity contract, with an estimated 80 kits required per year for three years. The delivery of production units will be 300 days after order.

This is a total small business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses can bid. The contract is for a base period of three years with no option periods.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about August 13, 2026. The final deadline for responses is September 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Inspection and acceptance of the items will occur at the origin of shipment.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for small businesses that can manufacture aircraft wing parts kits. Specifically, vendors must be certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) to access restricted technical data. This certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to Defense Logistics Information Services.

The item is categorized under National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-016852166 for Parts Kit, Wing.

How to respond

The solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website. To access it, go to the DIBBS homepage, select “Requests for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB)” from the menu under the “Solicitations” tab. Then, search for and choose the specific RFP to download. The documents will be in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Paper copies of the solicitation will not be available.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company has the required DOD certification for accessing unclassified technical data (DD Form 2345) well in advance of the solicitation release. This is a mandatory requirement to even view the necessary technical drawings.

Carefully review the drawing number and revision specified in the solicitation (IAW BASIC DRAWING NR 30003 4154AS0113 REVISION NR F DTD 12/16/2025) to confirm your manufacturing capabilities align precisely with the agency's needs. Pay close attention to the estimated annual quantity and the 300-day delivery requirement to ensure you can meet these demands.

Since this is an indefinite quantity contract, demonstrate your capacity for consistent production over the three-year base period. Highlight any quality control processes or certifications relevant to aerospace manufacturing.