Sources Sought for the F-16 Asymmetric Brake Repair
ID: FA8251-25-F16ABRType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8251 AFSC PZABBHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/82c8268f4d9846488b8243a611e1245e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the repair of the F-16 Asymmetric Brake, identified by NSN 1680011689396. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information on the capabilities of interested parties to determine if the procurement can be competitive and potentially set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned entities. The F-16 Asymmetric Brake is critical for the operational readiness of the aircraft, and the government is particularly interested in companies that can demonstrate access to necessary proprietary data for repair processes, currently held by Moog Military Aircraft LLC. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by January 1, 2025, to the designated contracting officers, Piper Martin and Shauna Vanderschaaf, via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Piper Martin
    piper.martin@us.af.mil
    Shauna Vanderschaaf
    shauna.vanderschaaf@us.af.mil
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    24 F-16 A brake Repair Sources Sought Synoposis.pdf
    The document serves as a Sources Sought Notice by the U.S. Government for potential sources of repair services for the F-16 Asymmetric Brake (NSN 1680011689396). It aims to gather information on whether responsible companies exist to support this effort competitively, potentially as a Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code specified is 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. Interested parties, especially small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned entities, are encouraged to submit capability statements outlining their experiences and abilities related to the repair, which may require access to proprietary data from Moog Military Aircraft LLC, the current data owner. Responses should include company information, past experience, repair processes, and anticipated lead time. The document also clarifies that this notice is for information gathering only and not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must send their responses to the designated contracting officers by January 1, 2025. The Government aims to ensure proprietary information is safeguarded, emphasizing the informative nature of this request without any binding contract commitment.
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