SPRRA1-26-R-0021 CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPRRA1-26-R-0021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3b642f98f43d4ce6aeb1936c510a2865/view
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    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the acquisition of a CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT, specifically NSN: 1560-01-537-5290, Part Number: HM022-026-21, in support of the CH-47 CHINOOK weapon system. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) aims to determine if future procurement efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, as the required data for a competitive solicitation is not available. The DLA is particularly interested in responses from all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses, and encourages firms capable of producing the required item to seek source approval. Interested parties may contact Jessica Coleman at jessica.coleman@dla.mil or Lisa Johnson at lisa.johnson@dla.mil for further information, noting that this announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica Coleman
    (256) 938-0651
    jessica.coleman@dla.mil
    Lisa Johnson
    lisa.johnson@dla.mil
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