DLA Aviation has issued a pre-solicitation which will result in a two year contract for F-15 bumper assemblies. This announcement precedes the solicitation to give manufacturers more time to get approved to supply this part. The formal solicitation will be issued on or about June 8, 2026.
The last company to supply this bumper (NSN 1560-01-045-0371) was Maven Engineering which sold 621 units for $875 each. The first article test item cost the government $1,200. Although the solicitation says F-15, technical characteristics and next higher assembly indicate this item is for the F-16.
The announcement states annual demand of 320 units for total of 640 over two years. However DLA’s annual demand database shows 2,180 annual demand with 20 in stock and 880 on back-order.
Based on past procurement history we estimate the value of this contract at $560,000. Drawings are available and the contract is set-aside for small businesses.
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