SENSING ELEMENT, FIR / NSN 6340-01-471-3116 / C130 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0208Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

AIRCRAFT ALARM AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS (6340)

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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of the Sensing Element, FIR (NSN 6340-01-471-3116) specifically for the C130 aircraft. This contract will cover a five-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units, which are critical components but not classified as Critical Safety Items. Interested contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to be considered, as the DLA does not possess technical data for this part, and the original equipment manufacturer is Lockheed Martin. Proposals are due within 45 days of the notice publication, with the solicitation expected to be issued on December 10, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chris Rose at Christopher.Rose@dla.mil or Jeremy Prince at Jeremy.Prince@dla.mil.

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