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Precision Manufacturing of Critical Aircraft Skin Component

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA FLEET READINESS CT SOUTHWEST DLAView Agency

NAICS

332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to ManufacturersView NAICS

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92135-7058, US

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NONE

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PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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07/31/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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Full Description

Manufacture of two units of a critical aircraft skin component (P/N 65207-10037-101, NSN 1560-LL-NCB-1495) to military specifications with zero non-conformance tolerance.

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