LONGERON | 04F | B-52
ID: SPE4A726R0186Type: 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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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48bdecb02f3d41c48c78e3d47b3dacfa/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified contractors for an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for the procurement of LONGERON components for the B-52 aircraft. This contract is set aside for small businesses and will cover a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units, requiring delivery within 250 days after receipt of order. The LONGERON components are critical airframe structural components, and the procurement necessitates contractors to be certified by the Department of Defense to access unclassified data. Interested parties should contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or call 804-279-1452, with the solicitation expected to be available on or about December 18, 2025, via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

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    Ryan Loeffelholz
    (804) 279-1452
    ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil
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