SKIN, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0303Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/28a5f6b3462b4554bd579f6801c0b68f/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of skin components for the F-16 aircraft, specifically NSN: 1560-012562446, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a delivery schedule of 196 days after receipt of order and a five-year ordering period, allowing for an estimated maximum order quantity of 40 units. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the Air Force and involves stringent requirements, including First Article Testing and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DOD assessment requirements. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by fax to (804) 279-4165 and are encouraged to download the Request for Proposal (RFP) from the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the solicitation issue date set for January 16, 2026. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Cindy Hunt at (804) 971-7217 or via email at cindy.hunt@dla.mil.

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    Cindy Hunt804-971-7217
    Cindy.Hunt@dla.mil
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