BULKHEAD, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0165Type: 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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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of bulkheads for B-52 aircraft, specifically under the National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-01-192-5395. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, aimed at acquiring 200 units over a six-month contract term, with a delivery schedule of 350 days after receipt of order. The bulkheads are critical components for aircraft structure, emphasizing the importance of quality and compliance with export control regulations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by the solicitation issue date, expected around December 5, 2025, and can contact Renee Griffin at renee.griffin@dla.mil or 445-737-2040 for further information.

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