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TEST BOX ASSEMBLY P

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SPE4A6-26-T-2386Federal

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The Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation in Richmond, VA, is seeking bids for the procurement of a Test Box Assembly (classified under NAICS code 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). The solicitation number for this opportunity is SPE4A626T2386. This is a combined solicitation, and while the type of set-aside is not specified, interested vendors should review the documents closely for eligibility requirements. The solicitation was posted on October 15, 2025, with a required response deadline of October 23, 2025. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to the buyer listed in block 5 of the solicitation document, or through the provided email address, especially if the online links do not function as intended. Vendors are advised to use the DLA’s DIBBS portal and enter the solicitation number for complete details and submission requirements. As specific place of performance details are not disclosed, further information should be obtained from the official solicitation documents.

General Info

DoD DLA Aviation seeks bids for Test Box Assembly, solicitation SPE4A626T2386, deadline October 23, 2025.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$64,000

NAICS

334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ROTAIR AEROSPACE CORP

Award Issued Date

08/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1

SPE4A6-26-P-AU87 - Order for Supplies or Services

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PostedOct 15

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AwardedAug 12

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Lori Merritt

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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DLA award SPE4A626PAU87 posted on DIBBS. Awardee: ROTAIR AEROSPACE CORP (CAGE 54878) Total Contract Price: $64,000.00 Award Date: 08-12-2026 Solicitation: SPE4A6-26-T-2386 Line items: - TEST BOX ASSEMBLY P (NSN/Part 4920011934769, PR 7014175528)

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