SPE4A725R0610 – 1560 - PARTS KIT,FASTENER / AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135
ID: SPE4A725R0610Type: Sources Sought
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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)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e27008577b2941a5834ab1b8243b8cde/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of a Parts Kit, Fastener for the aircraft Stratolifter C/KC-135, identified by NSN: 1560-017157317 and part number 527-13380-4. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to manufacture the required components, which includes labor, materials, inspection, testing, packaging, and logistics management for a total quantity of 52 kits. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, and the results of this market research will inform whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or open to full competition. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and should be submitted via email to Huy Nguyen at huy.nguyen@dla.mil.

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