SPE4A725R0103 1650- COMPENSATOR-PLUG / AIRCRAFT, F/A-18 A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)
ID: SPE4A725R0103Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fa1deee2e911470583e2109e6d94c573/view
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the manufacture of the COMPENSATOR-PLUG (NSN: 1650-001007938) used in F/A-18 aircraft variants. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the new manufacture of this item, which includes procurement, inspection, testing, and logistics management. This component is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, and the DLA is seeking to evaluate market capacity for fulfilling this requirement. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by November 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, and should be submitted via email to Lamar Olivier at lamar.olivier@dla.mil.

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    Lamar Olivier
    (804) 279-2909
    lamar.olivier@dla.mil
    Robert Winchester
    (804) 279-6358
    (804) 279-4439
    robert.winchester@dla.mil
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    SPE4A725R0103 1650- COMPENSATOR-PLUG / AIRCRAFT, F/A-18 A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)
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