AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER, C/KC-135; PANEL, STRUCTURAL, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0091Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of structural panels for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. This opportunity is specifically for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a total ordering period of five years, during which an estimated annual quantity of 10 units is required, with a delivery schedule of 365 days for production. The goods are critical for maintaining the operational capabilities of military aircraft, and the procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting small enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by fax and are encouraged to access the solicitation documents via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the issue date anticipated around December 6, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Jenier Mitchell at jenier.mitchell@dla.mil or by phone at 804-659-6388.

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