Load Test and Inspect Aircraft Support Equipment
ID: FA488724Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4887 56 CONS CCLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING, LANDING, AND GROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT (H217)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2a29cc52e27d442b88285c3429f2d7b2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for the procurement of load testing and inspection services for aircraft support equipment. This equipment is typically used for aircraft launching, landing, and ground handling. The services will be performed at Luke AFB in Arizona, USA. The contract will be awarded to a small business under the Total Small Business Set-Aside category. The contractor will be responsible for providing supervision, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, and other necessary items and services to inspect, service, and test the support equipment in accordance with the Performance Work Statement. The contract will have a base year from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with four option years. Interested parties can find the equipment listing/bid schedule in the attachment section of the notice.

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