AIRCRAFT, F-16 FIGHTING FALCON, USING, SHELL, TAIL, ASSEMBLY
ID: SPE4A725R0465Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ab3e462a3c7a47e1bd370e8b1c95891e/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 37 units of the F-16 Fighting Falcon tail assembly, identified by NSN 1560-010721242. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises in the defense sector, and requires a delivery schedule of 504 days from the date of contract award. The tail assembly is a critical component for the F-16 aircraft, underscoring its significance in military operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals to Jenier Mitchell via email at jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, with the solicitation expected to be issued around April 23, 2025. Past performance will be evaluated, and the contract will be awarded based on a combination of price and performance factors.

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    JENIER MITCHELL
    (804) 659-6388
    jenier.mitchell@dla.mil
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