LATCH ASSEMBLY, AIRCRAFT / NSN 1560-00-208-3376 / KC135 AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0580Type: Sources Sought
2 AwardsJul 9, 2025
$750K$750,000
AwardeeHARTWELL CORPORATION
Award #:SPE4A725D0293
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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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/695137754a494e9ea6f8e96febd200ca/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the Latch Assembly, Aircraft (NSN 1560-00-208-3376) specifically for the KC135 aircraft. The contract will cover a five-year base period with an estimated annual quantity of 28 units, which are critical components but not classified as Critical Safety Items. Interested contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to be considered, as the sole approved source is Hartwell Corp. (CAGE 83014). Proposals are due within 45 days of the notice, with the solicitation expected to be issued on May 23, 2025. For inquiries, contact Chris Rose at christopher.rose@dla.mil or Jeremy Prince at jeremy.prince@dla.mil.

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