SPE4A726R0198-1560 - RIB,STIFFENER,AIRCR/ AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52
ID: SPE4A726R0198Type: Presolicitation
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/workspace/contract/opp/7526ce1fe10b4ebeba3e7c836d481973/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking proposals for the procurement of 175 units of a structural panel (NSN: 1560017274257, Part Number: FLX-P20570-01) for the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft. This procurement is categorized as a firm fixed-price contract and is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of supporting the small business sector in defense contracting. The delivery of the production units is expected within 284 days, with the contract requiring inspection and acceptance at the origin. Interested parties can access the solicitation on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around December 10, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Xuan Thanh Phan at xuan.phan@dla.mil or Robert Winchester at robert.winchester@dla.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    XUAN THANH PHAN
    (804) 659-9554
    XUAN.PHAN@DLA.MIL
    Robert Winchester
    (804) 279-6358
    robert.winchester@dla.mil
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