Air Launched Cruise Missile Air Supply Initiators
ID: FD20202550022Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/ea7392fc1a424c42bb30bd62a88d0000/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of Air Launched Cruise Missile Air Supply Initiators, identified by part number 103377-29. This Sources Sought notice aims to conduct market research to identify responsible sources capable of competing for this contract and to assess the possibility of a total Small Business Set-Aside. The Air Supply Initiators are critical components for air-launched cruise missiles, underscoring their importance in defense operations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, and testing similar components, to Stephanie Martin at stephanie.martin.24@us.af.mil. Please note that the government will not reimburse any costs incurred during this submission process, and responses are sought from all small business classifications, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned businesses.

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    Stephanie Martin
    stephanie.martin.24@us.af.mil
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    SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ALCM ASI FD2020-25-50022.docx
    The United States Air Force (USAF) issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the Air Launched Cruise Missile Air Supply Initiators, specifically part number 103377-29. This notice, designated as FD2020-25-50022, aims to conduct market research to evaluate if there are responsible sources willing to compete for the procurement, and to determine if this effort can be categorized as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The target NAICS code is 325920, with a size standard of 750 employees. The government encourages responses from all small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned. Interested parties are asked to provide relevant experience related to engineering, manufacturing, and testing similar components over the past three years, as well as details such as company profiles, number of employees, and small business status. Notably, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred during this information submission process, as they lack funds to support second source qualifications. This synopsis reflects the government's strategic approach to ensure competition while fostering small business opportunities in defense procurement.
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