LATCH ASSEMBLY, AIRC | YLN | HELICOPTER, SEAHAWK, H-60
ID: SPE4A725R0407Type: 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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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 19, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking contractors for the procurement of Latch Assembly components for the Helicopter Seahawk H-60. This opportunity involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of three years, with an estimated annual quantity of 168 units, and requires delivery within 300 days after the date of order. The components are critical for airframe structural integrity and are manufactured by certified suppliers, necessitating contractors to have access to unclassified data as per DOD regulations. Interested parties should contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or call 804-279-1452, with the solicitation expected to be available on or about April 18, 2025, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

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