NSN 1560-015793553, AIRCRAFT CHANNEL, 05F, AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC
ID: SPE4A725R0721Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide the Aircraft Channel (NSN 1560-015793553) for the Stratolifter C/KC aircraft. This procurement involves an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for a base period of five years, with an estimated annual quantity of 40 units, and requires manufacturing in accordance with specific drawing standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the items within 340 days after order placement, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the origin. Interested parties should contact Tatjana Klemmer at tatjana.vaughan@dla.mil for further information, and the solicitation will be available on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around July 22, 2025.

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