1560016066809 / STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT / AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest and capability for manufacturing new aircraft stiffeners (NSN 1560‑016066809) for Stratolifter KC‑135 platforms. The effort involves full‑life‑cycle production, including material procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, packaging, and logistics. Potential contractors must submit capability statements, organizational information, and documentation of technical capacity, with emphasis on subcontracting structures if needed. • Required product: Aircraft stiffener (NSN 1560‑016066809) for multiple Boeing C‑K‑135 parts. • Scope: Design‑to‑manufacture, supply chain management, testing, preservation, and shipping of the stiffener components. • Submission deadline: October 29, 2029, 3:00 PM EDT. • No contract award date or performance period provided; the solicitation is for information only and may lead to a future award.