AIRCRAFT, B-1B LANCER; SPAR, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0371Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 19, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of aircraft components specifically for the B-1B Lancer, including the spar and associated coil and housing assemblies. The contract will involve the delivery of 114 units of the specified items, with a production timeline of 720 days, and is classified under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. This procurement is categorized as unrestricted and will not utilize the policies of Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, with evaluations based on price, past performance, and other factors. Interested vendors should submit their proposals to Jenier Mitchell at jenier.mitchell@dla.mil, with the solicitation expected to be issued around April 17, 2025.

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