AIRCRAFT FAIRING / 05F, C/KC-135 STRATOLIFTER AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A724R0741-SynopsisType: 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 qualified small businesses to provide aircraft fairings for the C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft. This procurement involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 20 units, and requires delivery within 70 days after order placement. The aircraft fairing is a critical component manufactured by several approved contractors, and access to the associated technical data is restricted to certified contractors. Interested parties should contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 804-279-1561 for further details, with the solicitation expected to be issued on or about September 11, 2024.

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