Manufacture of Trailing Edge for the B-1 Aircraft.
ID: SPRTA1-25-R-0276Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of the trailing edge for the B-1 Aircraft, specifically targeting small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This competitive solicitation involves a three-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a minimum order of 12 units and a maximum of 50 units per order, totaling an estimated 75 units over the contract period. Offerors must be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified to access technical data and comply with quality assurance standards, including AS9100, while adhering to special contract requirements such as limitations on subcontracting and supply chain traceability documentation. Interested parties should contact Dana Craun at dana.craun@us.af.mil or call 405-426-9405 for further details, with proposals evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

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    The document outlines a government solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0276) for a three-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, specifically targeting small businesses, including those owned by women and service-disabled veterans. The anticipated purchases involve supplies related to aircraft parts, emphasizing firm fixed prices. The proposal requires offerors to be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified to access technical data. The contract entails a minimum order of 12 units and a maximum of 50 units per order, with a total estimated quantity of 75 units across the contract period. The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), and proposal evaluation criteria are detailed within Sections L and M. The contractor must comply with various quality assurance standards (e.g., AS9100) and deliverables include inspection reports, certificates of compliance, and other documentation. Special contract requirements include limitations on subcontracting and the necessity for supply chain traceability documentation. The solicitation process concludes with submission deadlines and necessitates careful adherence to government protocols, underscoring the commitment to fostering small business participation in government procurement.
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