
DLA Aviation has issued a solicitation which will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for supply of fairings (NSN 1560-00-738-0791) for the KC-135 aircraft. The resulting contract will last for five years ordering an estimated quantity of 200 units over that time. The Boeing part number for this item is 65-1257-19. Technical data is available for this item so new companies can compete.
The last company to supply this item to the military was Aerometals, Inc. which sold 24 units for $2,672ea. The only other supplier in the last 20 years was IBP consulting which sent in a single unit (likely first article). Recent solicitations for this item have received only one offer.
We estimate the value of this contract at $534,000. Vendors have 365 days from order to delivery of goods.
All offers are due by March 24, 2025.
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