FAIRING,AIRCRAFT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) FAIRING, AIRCRAFT, with the National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-01-249-6052 FT. The item is described as a nose section of a C-130 1360 gallon external fuel tank, made of Aluminum C-130. The acquisition is restricted, and the government has no data to indicate a specific set-aside.

• Item: FAIRING, AIRCRAFT (NSN: 1560-01-249-6052 FT)

• Description: Nose section of a C-130 1360 gallon external fuel tank.

• Material: Aluminum C-130

• Manufacturer Part Numbers: 4N727, 72429 (associated with CAGE code 309J002-1).

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements.

• Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.

• Packaging and Marking: Shall comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130.

• Delivery: Required by 31 MAR 2028.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by 31 MAR 2028.

• Estimated Value: Not stated, but quantity range pricing is requested.

• Quotation Due Date: Close of business, 6 JUL 2026.

• Submission Instructions: Submit quotations to the issuing office (DLA AVIATION - OGDEN).

• Evaluation: The government intends to purchase a total of 1 each. Award will be based on the total quantities needed at the time of award, evaluating competitive proposals based on the needed quantity price range. Quantity range pricing is required for various quantities (1-2 EA, 3-4 EA, 5-10 EA, 11-15 EA, 16+ EA). The government may negotiate an updated Required Delivery Schedule (RDS).

• NAICS Code: 336413

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Set-Aside: This RFQ is not a small business set-aside. It is noted as a "Restricted acquisition - the Government has no data."

• The government is requesting quantity range pricing due to the potential volatility of FMS (Foreign Military Sales) customers.

• Offerors are advised to review the RDS and propose an achievable delivery schedule.

• Prices offered must be held firm for 90 days.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) for the "FAIRING, AIRCRAFT" with National Stock Number (NSN) 1560-01-249-6052. It details the specific requirements for packaging, marking, and preservation to ensure the item is protected during transit and storage.

• Preservation and Packing: Specifies methods according to MIL-STD-2073 for both serviceable and unserviceable items, including cleaning, drying, and preservative application.
• Marking: Mandates marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including the SPI number (F01-249-6052) on the container.
• Container Specifications: Details requirements for Level A and Level B packaging, including dimensions (Length, Width, Depth), gross cubic feet, and gross weight.
• Bill of Materials: Lists all components required for constructing the container, including lumber, fasteners, cushioning, inserts, and skids, with their respective part numbers or specifications.
• Revisions: Tracks changes to the SPI, with the latest revision dated 09/28/06.
• International Standards: Addresses compliance with ISPM No. 15 for wood packaging material, requiring debarked wood and heat treatment (HT) for international shipments.

This document is critical for bidders who will be responsible for packaging and shipping the "FAIRING, AIRCRAFT." It outlines the exact materials, methods, and standards that must be followed to ensure compliance and successful delivery. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in non-conforming shipments.