Generator Control Unit
ID: FD20302500947Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/02538beb54044a1bb1cd45c927ad3e29/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking sources for the manufacture of a Generator Control Unit (GCU) as part of a market research initiative. This procurement aims to identify potential vendors, particularly small businesses, capable of providing manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and logistics planning services, with a requirement for a current license or agreement with Hamilton Sunstrand Co. The GCU is critical for aircraft operations, and the information gathered will assist the government in developing its acquisition strategy, with an estimated solicitation date in January 2025 and a response deadline in February 2025. Interested vendors should contact 422 SCMS at 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil to express their interest and participate in this effort.

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    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.
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    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research for the new manufacture of a Generator Control Unit (GCU) to identify potential sources, particularly from small businesses, and assess interest in a possible Small Business Set-Aside. Interested vendors must select the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” option to be considered participants in this effort. The required capabilities include manufacturing component parts, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping, as well as supply chain management and logistics planning. Companies must have a current license or agreement with Hamilton Sunstrand Co. to participate. Notably, no technical data is available for distribution at this time. The estimated solicitation date is set for January 2025, with responses closing in February 2025. The information collected will aid the Government in formulating its acquisition strategy. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) will not guarantee participation in any future solicitations. The document serves as a preliminary informational effort rather than a formal request for proposals, underscoring the importance of vendor engagement as well as compliance with specific market requirements.
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