AIRCRAFT, F/A-18; PLUG, MACHINE THREAD
ID: SPE4A724R0627Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

BUSHINGS, RINGS, SHIMS, AND SPACERS (5365)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c89d0ee8720b46f49cccf0874dffd786/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking offers for a critical aircraft component, the F/A-18 Machine Thread Plug, a Configuration Control Item. With no specifications available, the solicitation requests written proposals from eligible companies, offering an Indefinite Quantity Contract. The contract, set to last 60 months, seeks to procure these parts for critical applications, with an estimated annual quantity of 722 each. Offerors should be aware of the upcoming solicitation, set to be issued on or around August 28, 2024, with a response deadline of September 27, 2024. Contact Dorothy Ferebee for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dorothy Ferebee
    (804) 279-3540
    (804) 279-3516
    Dorothy.Ferebee@dla.mil
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