AIRCRAFT, F-16 SEAHAWK; PISTON, HYDRAULIC MO
ID: SPE4A725R02568Type: 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/71bccf0c7b454373a67493e7735450b8/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is conducting market research for the procurement of a hydraulic piston component for the F-16 Seahawk aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify potential suppliers capable of manufacturing the hydraulic piston, which includes responsibilities for labor, materials, inspection, testing, and logistics management. The estimated annual demand for this component is 447 units, and interested parties are invited to submit their capability statements by May 2, 2025, to Jenier Mitchell at jenier.mitchell@dla.mil. This opportunity may lead to a contract award that could be set aside for small businesses or open to full competition, depending on the responses received.

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    JENIER MITCHELL
    (804) 659-6388
    jenier.mitchell@dla.mil
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    AIRCRAFT, F-16 SEAHAWK; PISTON, HYDRAULIC MO
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