Overhaul of F100-PW-229 No. 3 Bearing Air Seals
ID: FD20302501617Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8121 AFSC PZAAATINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ENGINES, TURBINES, AND COMPONENTS (J028)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking participation from interested vendors for the repair and remanufacture of parts related to the F100-PW-229 No. 3 Bearing Air Seals. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather market research data to identify potential contractors, including small businesses, and assess their capabilities in labor, materials, and logistics for this project. The initiative is crucial for supporting Air Force sustainment operations at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, although the official procurement process has not yet begun, and no funds are currently available. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their business details and inquiries to John Freeman at John.Freeman.16@us.af.mil.

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    The Department of the Air Force is soliciting participation from interested vendors to conduct market research regarding the repair and remanufacture of parts related to the F100-PW-229 No. 3 Bearing Air Seals, with a focus on the necessary capabilities such as labor, materials, and logistics. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) aims to identify potential contractors, including various categories of small businesses, to gather data for determining an effective acquisition strategy and whether the project could be a Small Business Set-Aside. The official procurement process has not yet commenced, as this request is purely for market research without any binding contract obligations or funds available. Interested parties must provide their business details and are directed to submit inquiries via specified contacts. Technical data requests and qualifications are detailed within the document, indicating the process to ensure potential vendors are equipped to meet governmental standards. Overall, the document serves as a call to industry stakeholders to engage in preparing for future opportunities tied to Air Force sustainment operations at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
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