B-1 Handles FD2020-25-50044
ID: FD20202550044Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9973729f46a246f6ba952012a5b38c16/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for Aircrew Flight Equipment and Survival components, focusing on Handles for Hatch Jettison, Types II and III. This initiative aims to assess the market for competitive procurement opportunities and to encourage participation from small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned. The handles are critical components for ensuring the safety and efficiency of aircrew operations. Interested parties are invited to submit their relevant experience and company details by 5:00 PM MST on March 18, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil or Sharon Davis at sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shasta Selwood
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
    Sharon Davis
    sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil
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    SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS B-1 Handles.docx
    The United States Air Force, through the Air Force Materiel Command, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to gather market research information regarding potential sources for Aircrew Flight Equipment and Survival components, specifically Handles for Hatch Jettison, Types II and III. This notice aims to determine if these items can be procured competitively and explores opportunities for small business participation, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. Respondents are asked to provide relevant experience, company details, and teaming arrangements, if applicable. The document emphasizes that this is purely for information purposes, with no proposals requested or contracts awarded from this synopsis. Responses are requested by 5:00 PM MST on March 18, 2025. The government shall not reimburse respondents for submission costs, and all interested parties are encouraged to reach out for additional inquiries.
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