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The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting quotes for 24 units of aircraft formers under NSN 1560016934879. This Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks procurement of specialized aircraft parts classified under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The approved source for this procurement is designated as 77272 724S3107-103, though all responsible sources are invited to submit quotes. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the provided link, as hard copies are not available and no specifications, plans, or drawings will be provided. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 4, 2025, allowing potential contractors just eight days to prepare and submit their responses.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractor or current supplier information is specified beyond the approved source number. The contract requires delivery of the 24 aircraft formers to DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, within 369 days after date of order (ADO). While no specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the quantity and specialized nature of these aerospace structural components suggests this is a targeted procurement for specific aircraft maintenance or manufacturing requirements. The relatively extended delivery timeline of over one year indicates these may be custom-manufactured or long-lead-time items requiring specialized production capabilities.