The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 40 units of a longeron, identified by NSN 1560-01-141-6012 and part number 342986-13. This procurement is set aside for total small businesses and will be conducted under a firm fixed-price contract, with a delivery schedule of 210 days after receipt of order (ARO). The longeron is a critical airframe structural component used in aircraft manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of reliable supply sources for defense operations. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued around October 4, 2024, and can be accessed via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). For further inquiries, Claudette Atkins can be contacted at 804-279-4920 or via email at Claudette.Atkins@dla.mil.