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TRANSMITTER, LIQUID

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SPE4A624F298RFederal

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The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SPE4A624F298R to Transaero, Inc. for the procurement of liquid transmitters under NAICS code 334513. This award, valued at 270,595.00 dollars and dated October 16, 2026, serves as a delivery order under the broader basic contract SPE4A623DC130, which was originally issued by DLA Aviation for commercial items with a total value of 1,387,365.00 dollars. Under modification P00003 issued by DLA Weapons Support, the contract was updated to change the facility cage code to 89305 and designate Simmonds Precision Products Inc in Vergennes, Vermont, as the place of inspection. Additionally, the delivery date for the liquid transmitter line item was extended from May 20, 2025, to September 21, 2027, to ensure alignment with the terms of the primary contract.

General Info

DLA awarded Transaero Inc $270,595 for liquid transmitters, extending delivery to September 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contract Value

$270,595

NAICS

334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

Place of Performance

VT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

TRANSAERO, INC.

Award Issued Date

07/18/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2

Modification P00003 to Contract SPE4A624F298R

modification

High

Award SPE4A6-23-D-C130

award

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 16

Award Notice

AwardedJul 18

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Office AddressUSA

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DLA award SPE4A624F298R posted on DIBBS. Awardee: TRANSAERO, INC. (CAGE 27541) Total Contract Price: $270,595.00 Award Date: 10-16-2026 Delivery order under: SPE4A623DC130 Line items: - TRANSMITTER, LIQUID (NSN/Part 6680010583531, PR 7008405910)

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