1560-01-706-3923 - PLATE,STRUCTURAL,AI
ID: SPE4A725R0487Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7ff6d53b066c4a0abf098c0a3602ca52/view
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    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 1, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of structural plates, specifically NSN: 1560-01-706-3923, intended for the Aircraft Stratolifter C/KC-135. The agency seeks potential sources capable of manufacturing these components, which includes providing labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for production, inspection, testing, and logistics management. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, with an estimated annual requirement of 72 units. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by April 1, 2025, to Calvin Peterson at calvin.peterson@dla.mil, with no solicitation currently available and no costs incurred by the government for responses.

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Calvin Peterson8046598838
Calvin.Peterson@dla.mil
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