SLING LOAD BLOCKS
ID: W911S226U2371Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT DRUMFORT DRUM, NY, 13602-5220, USA

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Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331)

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TILE, BRICK AND BLOCK (5620)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking qualified vendors to provide external load training blocks at Fort Campbell, KY. The procurement involves supplying four external load training blocks (two 15k, one 12k, and one 6k) to replace deteriorating training equipment, thereby enhancing the training capabilities of aircrews on external load procedures. These blocks are crucial for effective training in military operations involving external loads, ensuring that personnel are adequately prepared for real-world scenarios. Interested parties should contact Roberto Ortega at ROBERTO.C.ORTEGA3.MIL@ARMY.MIL or by phone at 517-894-9819 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

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