1560-00-017-7921- RIB,STIFFENER,AIRCR
ID: SPE4A725R0328Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7dbfd426747d4c2fb8de8c5dbc51eda3/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential suppliers for the manufacture of the RIB, STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT, specifically for the B-52 Stratofortress, under solicitation number SPE4A725R0328. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the new manufacture of this item, which includes component procurement, inspection, testing, and logistics management, with an estimated annual requirement of seven units. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, and responses are due by January 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with submissions directed to Calvin Peterson at calvin.peterson@dla.mil.

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    Calvin Peterson8046598838
    Calvin.Peterson@dla.mil
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