CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
ID: SPRTA1-25-R-0198Type: Solicitation
Overview

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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)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)
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    Posted Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 25 units of a Cylinder Assembly, Actuating, essential for the T-38 aircraft's flight control systems. This firm-fixed price contract emphasizes compliance with stringent quality assurance requirements and delivery timelines, with the units required to be delivered on or before January 7, 2026. Interested contractors, including small businesses and those owned by women, veterans, and in HUBZone areas, must adhere to federal regulations, including cybersecurity and environmental standards, and utilize electronic payment channels for invoicing. Proposals are due by April 14, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Michael Hannan at Michael.Hannan.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-855-7126.

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Mar 18, 2025, 6:07 PM UTC
The document outlines a government solicitation (SPRTA1-25-R-0198) issued by DLA Aviation for the procurement of aircraft parts, specifically a Cylinder Assembly, Actuating. The solicitation is open for bids from qualified contractors, including small businesses and those owned by women, veterans, and in HUBZone areas. The request encompasses a firm-fixed price contract for around 25 units, with a range for minimum and maximum quantities, emphasizing both delivery timelines and quality assurance requirements. The contractor must comply with various federal regulations, including those related to cybersecurity and environmental standards, and is obliged to utilize electronic payment channels like the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system for invoicing. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to maintaining robust supply chains for military aviation, ensuring that awarded contracts meet stringent performance and safety criteria while fostering small business participation. Key elements include compliance with quality requirements, pricing competitiveness, and adherence to specific delivery deadlines.
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