SKIN, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0333Type: Presolicitation
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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)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of aircraft skin components for the B-52 aircraft, specifically under NSN 1560-00-238-1634. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aimed at acquiring critical airframe structural components, with a contract term of six months and a delivery schedule of 245 days after receipt of order. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing an estimated annual quantity of 40 units over a five-year base period, with the solicitation expected to be issued around January 21, 2026. Interested parties should prepare their proposals in accordance with the solicitation requirements and may contact Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil or 445-737-2040 for further information.

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