Power, Inverter
ID: FD20302500174Type: 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

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ba74a4a2949a45abae211ef00e2bc758/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking information from potential suppliers for the procurement of a power inverter, specifically for the KC-135 aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify interested vendors, including small and disadvantaged businesses, capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of the required components. The power inverter is critical for the operational capabilities of the aircraft, and the government is gathering data to establish an effective acquisition strategy. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest and submit qualification packages by contacting 422 SCMS at 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil, noting that this inquiry does not guarantee a contract and no funds are allocated for this process.

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    422 SCMS
    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    SSS-FD20302500174.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, to solicit information from potential suppliers for the procurement of a power inverter (NSN: 5895-01-500-8142FL) as part of spares procurement for the KC-135 aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base. The SSS is intended to identify interested sources, including small and disadvantaged businesses, to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. It outlines the government's interest in potential sources who can provide all labor, materials, and equipment for the manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of necessary components. Key details include a request for interested vendors to express their interest through specified channels, and an emphasis on the need for qualification packages due to the complexities of the manufacturing and procurement process. The document clarifies that this is not a solicitation or a guarantee of a contract and that no funds are allocated for this informational inquiry. Interested parties are instructed to fill out a response form providing key business information, adhering to guidelines for source approval requests. Overall, this SSS underscores the Air Force's intent to gather data to establish an effective acquisition strategy while engaging a broad range of potential suppliers.
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