CONTROL TUBE ASSEMB | 05F | C/KC 135
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Control Tube Assemblies for the C/KC 135 aircraft. This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) with a base period of five years, requiring an estimated annual quantity of 80 units, to be delivered 250 days after receipt of order. The Control Tube Assembly is critical for aircraft operations and maintenance, and interested contractors must be certified by the Department of Defense to access the necessary technical data. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about December 9, 2025, and interested parties can find further details on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) or contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452 for more information.

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