INDICATOR, LIQUID QU / NSN 1680-01-480-1770 / FA18 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0534Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20b291b039884ea9a38413c900937c31/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of an Indicator, Liquid Quantity (NSN 1680-01-480-1770) specifically for the FA18 aircraft. The contract will cover a five-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 44 units, which are critical components but not classified as Critical Safety Items. Interested contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to be considered, as the DLA does not possess technical data for this part, and the OEM is Boeing. Proposals are due within 45 days of the notice, with the solicitation expected to be issued on May 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chris Rose at Christopher.Rose@dla.mil or Jeremy Prince at Jeremy.Prince@dla.mil.

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