FLAP ATTACHMENT LINK / 11F, C-5 GALAXY AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0551-SynopsisType: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of the Flap Attachment Link for the C-5 Galaxy aircraft, specifically under the NSN 1560-00-412-2954. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring manufacturers to produce parts in accordance with specific military drawings and standards, with an estimated annual quantity of 12 units over a five-year indefinite quantity contract. The procurement includes first article testing, with delivery timelines set at 280 days after order and 180 days for government testing and evaluation. Interested parties should contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 445-737-4113 for further details, and the solicitation will be available on or about May 9, 2025, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

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