Remanufacture of B-52 Heat Exchangers
ID: 1660-01-196-4473TPType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8118 AFSC PZABBTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/67531dfbac284f45a8f8b37d7abc1e21/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the remanufacture and repair of Heat Exchangers for the B-52 platform. This opportunity specifically targets the repair of two National Stock Numbers (NSNs 1660-01-196-4473TP and 1660-01-168-0332), with an estimated requirement of 100 units for part number 782522-4 and 10 units for part number 10-30757-505 over a five-year period. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, facilities, and equipment to ensure the units are returned in like-new condition, along with supply chain management and logistics support. Interested vendors should contact Merry Curry at merry.curry.1@us.af.mil or Jacqueline West at jacqueline.west@us.af.mil for further details and to express their interest in participating in this Sources Sought Synopsis.

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    SSS Repair Template 26-00360.pdf
    The United States Air Force, specifically the 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for the repair/remanufacture of Heat Exchangers (NSNs 1660-01-196-4473TP and 1660-01-168-0332) for the B-52 platform. This SSS aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. There is no solicitation available at this time, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. Interested vendors must select the “Add Me To Interested Vendors” button. Contractors must be capable of furnishing all labor, material, facilities, and equipment for repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of units in like-new condition, along with supply chain management and logistics. The estimated repair requirement is 100 units for P/N 782522-4 and 10 units for P/N 10-30757-505 over five years. Technical data, including Technical Orders and Engineering Drawings, may be available upon request. Potential sources are required to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package, with inquiries directed to the AFSC Small Business Office and submissions via DoD SAFE. Businesses are requested to provide detailed company information to assist the government in determining the best acquisition strategy.
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