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AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER, C/KC-135; IGNITER, SPARK, A/C HEATER

Description: DLA Aviation has issued a presolicitation for spark igniters for C/KC-135 Stratolifter aircraft heaters, identified by NSN 1660-012958869. The planned five-year indefinite-quantity contract has an estimated annual requirement of 680 units and no option periods. The procurement is a 100% small-business set-aside with a requested production delivery schedule of 365 days.

Buyer: Defense Logistics Agency
Federal · VA, US
Released: Nov 6, 2026
Closes: Dec 21, 2026(37 days left)

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Gabriella M. EarhardtAcquisition Executive, DLA Energy

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Shameka EdwardsAcquisition Specialist

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Derrin E. WilliamsActing J31 Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment

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Abelardo CabreraActivity Equipment Program and GSA Fleet Manager

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