NSN 1560-016479728, AIRCRAFT STIFFENER RIB, WSDC: 04F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a 100% small‑business set‑aside indefinite‑quantity contract (IQC) for the supply of Aircraft Stiffener Ribs (NSN 1560‑016479728) for the B‑52 Stratofortress. The contract has a base period of five years with an estimated annual requirement of 40 ribs, each to be delivered 400 days after order receipt. The solicitation will be posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around September 18 2026 and will be conducted via a reverse auction. Interested vendors must be small businesses, be certified to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22‑M, and register in the ProcureX system. The award will be made after the reverse‑auction process; inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, FOB at destination. • 100 % small‑business set‑aside (full/open competition after exclusion of non‑qualified sources) • Indefinite‑quantity contract, 5‑year base period, 0 options • Estimated 40 ribs per year; 400‑day delivery lead time • Reverse‑auction procurement; registration required in ProcureX • Data‑access certification (DD Form 2345) required • Solicitation available via DIBBS (RFP/IFB) on or about 18 Sep 2026