LONGERON / 26F, F-16 FIGHTING FALCON AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0254-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)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking suppliers for the procurement of longerons for the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, identified by NSN: 1560-01-617-9487. This opportunity involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of five years, with an estimated annual requirement of 28 units, and includes first article testing with specific delivery timelines for both the first article and production units. The procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the F-16 fleet, and interested contractors must be certified by the DOD to access the required technical data. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about January 7, 2025, and interested parties can contact Gladys Brown at gladys.brown@dla.mil or 804-279-1561 for further information.

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