FA8119-24-R-0004, Synopsis for Repair and Overhaul of KC-135 Cowlings
ID: Repair_Overhaul_KC_135_CowlingsType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8119 AFSC PZABCTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3015, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 17, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 18, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors for the repair and overhaul of KC-135 cowlings under solicitation number FA8119-24-R-0004. The procurement involves comprehensive services including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing of both left-hand and right-hand cowlings, as well as inlet nose cowlings, with specific quantities and options outlined for each line item. This requirement is critical for maintaining military readiness and safety standards, and it is not set aside for small businesses due to the complexity of the tasks, with The Boeing Company identified as the only approved source. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued on December 20, 2024, with a closing date of January 19, 2025; for further inquiries, they may contact Brandy Martin at brandie.martin.1@us.af.mil or Mark C. Green at mark.green.29@us.af.mil.

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Jan 17, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a federal solicitation for the repair and overhaul of KC-135 cowlings by the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The anticipated solicitation number is FA8119-24-R-0004, with an issue date of December 20, 2024, and a closing date of January 19, 2025. The contract will involve multiple line items focusing on the overhaul, repair, and battle damage repair of both left-hand and right-hand cowlings and inlet nose cowlings, listing specific quantities and options for each line item. The only approved source for this contract is The Boeing Company, which holds the necessary qualifications to perform these tasks due to the item's complexity. The contract will be conducted at the contractor’s facility with various delivery schedules specified for the line items. This requirement is not set aside for small businesses as no capable small businesses are available for the task. The document emphasizes the government's intent to procure services that are critical and complex, underscoring the necessity for qualified sources in maintaining military readiness and safety standards.
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