Stiffener, aircraft

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure aircraft stiffeners through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation. The specific procurement is for National Stock Number (NSN) 1560017145384, with a requirement for 3 units of aircraft stiffeners to be delivered to W1A8 DLA DISTRIBUTION. The approved source for these components is 78286 M0620-00097-101, and all responsible sources are invited to submit electronic quotes for consideration. The solicitation was posted on November 26, 2024, with a response deadline of December 4, 2024, giving potential contractors approximately 8 days to prepare and submit their quotes. No hard copies of the solicitation will be available, and specifications, plans, or drawings are not being provided with the initial notice.

The procurement falls under NAICS Category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 15-P for Aerospace Craft and Structural Components. There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The delivery timeline is specified as 0171 days after date of order (ADO), which suggests a relatively standard procurement timeline for aerospace components. The total contract quantity is small, with only 3 units required, which may indicate this is a specialized or replacement part for specific aircraft maintenance needs. The electronic submission requirement and precise stock number suggest this is a targeted procurement with specific technical requirements for the aircraft stiffener components.