F-35 Jet Blast Deflectors
ID: FA667524C0006Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA6675 301 CONF PKNAS JRB, TX, 76127-6200, USA

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c2255bd4c9c94a77b5325c37f1e0e98a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors for the demolition of F-16 Jet Blast Deflectors and the installation of F-35 Jet Blast Deflectors at Naval Air Station JRB in Fort Worth, Texas. This procurement is part of a competitive process that has resulted in a Firm Fixed-Price contract awarded to Gutier, LLC, highlighting the importance of maintaining and upgrading military infrastructure to support advanced aircraft operations. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Emily Crotta at emily.crotta@us.af.mil or by phone at 817-782-7832, or secondary contact Nicholas T. Fyffe at nicholas.fyffe.4@us.af.mil or 817-782-6194 for further details.

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