CELL, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A726R0065Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f94c431f51584db3831ceabdc4812a2b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of fuel cells for the UH-1Y Aircraft, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 1560-017081070. The contract will be an Indefinite Quantity Contract with an estimated maximum order quantity of 40 units over a five-year period, emphasizing the critical nature of the item and its configuration control requirements. This procurement is vital for maintaining the operational capabilities of military aircraft, and interested vendors must submit their proposals in writing by fax, adhering to the solicitation guidelines available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System. The solicitation is set to be issued on October 31, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Cindy Hunt at (804) 971-7217 or via email at cindy.hunt@dla.mil.

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    Cindy Hunt804-971-7217
    Cindy.Hunt@dla.mil
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