RETAINER, FAIRING | 19F | F-15
ID: SPE4A726R0143Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide retainers for fairings used in the F-15 aircraft. This procurement involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of two years, with an estimated annual requirement of 1,040 units, and includes government first article testing. The retainers are critical components manufactured according to specific military standards, and contractors must be certified to access the necessary technical data. Interested parties should prepare for the solicitation, which will be available on or about December 4, 2025, and can contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452 for further information.

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