SHIELD, HEAT, NONAIRC | 40A | HELICOPTER, UH-60 SERIES
ID: SPE4A725R0421Type: Presolicitation
AwardedMay 27, 2025
$2M$2,000,000
AwardeeAEROMETALS, INC.
Award #:SPE4A725D0236
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES; NON-AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVER, AIRCRAFT NON-PRIME MOVER, AND COMPONENTS (2835)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bd2dccbf1d6248728eee097f74fc3d47/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified contractors for the procurement of a heat shield for the UH-60 helicopter series, identified by NSN 2835-011197426. This opportunity involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 60 units, and requires delivery within 300 days after receipt of order. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of this component in maintaining the operational readiness of military helicopters. Interested parties must ensure they are certified to access unclassified data and can find the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around April 24, 2025; for further inquiries, they may contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-1452.

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    Ryan Loeffelholz
    (804) 279-1452
    ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil
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    SHIELD, HEAT, NONAIRC | 40A | HELICOPTER, UH-60 SERIES
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