The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 123 units of the exhaust pipe (NSN 1560-01-233-8332; P/N 6061T56G01), which is classified as a critical safety item. The procurement requires that the goods be delivered within 614 days after receipt of order, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin in Richmond, Virginia. This item is essential for aircraft operations, and the solicitation is expected to be issued around September 4, 2024, with a closing date on or about October 3, 2024. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may need to submit a subcontracting plan and certified cost and pricing data depending on the bid amount. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Steven Lewis at steven.lewis@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-6940.