LATCH ASSEMBLY, NACE | 04F | B-52
ID: SPE4A725R0503Type: Presolicitation
AwardedJun 25, 2025
$2M$2,000,000
AwardeeJANELS INDUSTRIES INC
Award #:SPE4A725D0280
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9ac83dcb306d49698de8a56581db06ca/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of Latch Assembly, NACE for the B-52 aircraft, under a presolicitation notice. This opportunity involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 128 units, and delivery expected 340 days after receipt of order. The procurement is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, emphasizing the importance of these components in maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft. Interested vendors can access the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around May 19, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or by phone at 804-279-1452.

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    Ryan Loeffelholz
    (804) 279-1452
    ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil
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