SPRWA1-25-R-0015 KC0135 Block 45
ID: SPRWA25R0015Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

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Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

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AUTOMATIC PILOT MECHANISMS AND AIRBORNE GYRO COMPONENTS (6615)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9b8255f44fd344089166e364f5e0e664/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency at DLA Aviation in Warner Robins, GA, intends to issue a presolicitation for a sole source procurement of specific materials in support of the KC-135 Block 45 program. The procurement includes various components such as Auto Pilot Control Panels, Radio Altimeters, Auto Pilot Computers, Multi Function Displays, Data Concentrator Units, Auto Pilot Servo Assemblies, and Mode Select Panels, all of which are military unique and must be procured according to specified part numbers and drawings. These components are critical for the operational capabilities of the KC-135 aircraft, and the technical data required for this procurement is proprietary to Collins Aerospace. Interested parties can reach out to April Walls at april.walls@us.af.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    April Walls
    april.walls@us.af.mil
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