B-1 Mode Selector, AND Gates & Cabin Decompression Sensor, and F-15 Internal Canopy Jettison Initiators
ID: FD2020-25-50072Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6f708503c4d345f5ac4df76b033d70e9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the re-manufacturing of critical components including the B-1 Mode Selector, AND Gates, Cabin Decompression Sensors, and F-15 Internal Canopy Jettison Initiators. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather market research to inform competitive acquisition strategies and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from small businesses, particularly those designated as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned. These components are vital for the operational readiness of USAF B-1 and F-15 aircraft, and the government is particularly interested in responses that outline relevant experience and potential teaming arrangements. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, and can contact Roger Mott at roger.mott@us.af.mil or James Toomalatai at james.toomalatai@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Roger Mott
    (801) 558-3802
    roger.mott@us.af.mil
    James Toomalatai
    james.toomalatai@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Sources Sought Synopsis - FD2020-25-50072 .pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Department of the Air Force to determine potential sources for the B-1 Mode Selector, AND Gates & Cabin Decompression Sensor, and F-15 Internal Canopy Jettison Initiators, specifically for the USAF and Foreign Military Sales. The purpose is to gather market research for competitive acquisition strategies and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside. Interested small businesses, including those designated as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned, are encouraged to respond by outlining their relevant experience, company profile, and potential teaming arrangements. The synopsis details specific component National Stock Numbers and mandates that respondents possess access to required manufacturing data. No reimbursement for response costs will be provided, and submissions are due by January 31, 2025. This notice is part of the government’s initiative to explore contractor options for critical defense components while promoting involvement from small businesses in defense procurement processes.
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