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Inflatable Intake Plugs for B-1B Aircraft

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4661 7 Cons CdView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Dyess AFB, TX, 79607, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA466126Q0088.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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B1-B Intake & Exhaust Plugs - Sources Sought

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Timeline

PostedAug 10

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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Response Deadline

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Supply of 24 inflatable intake plugs designed to be inserted and expanded within B-1B engine inlets for secure sealing. Units must include reliable inflation mechanisms and maintain pressure over time.

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