STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0754Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4c3b0ed5ee1742cea391980cc474aea1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Stiffener for the V-22 Aircraft, identified by NSN 1560-01-10002073517183213. This solicitation is for an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated maximum order quantity of 132 units over a five-year period, with a delivery schedule of 131 days after receipt of order. The item is classified as a critical application and sole source item, emphasizing its importance in maintaining aircraft structural integrity. Interested vendors must submit their proposals in writing by fax and are encouraged to download the Request for Proposal (RFP) from the DLA Internet Bid Board System, with the solicitation issue date set for August 8, 2025. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Cindy Hunt at (804) 971-7217 or via email at cindy.hunt@dla.mil.

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    Cindy Hunt804-971-7217
    Cindy.Hunt@dla.mil
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