New Manufacture of Mechanical Transmission for the KC-135 Aircraft
ID: SPRTA1-21-R-0116-0003Type: Solicitation
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 AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/218e801a285f4c9dbe651308967b526d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting offers for the new manufacture of mechanical transmissions for the KC-135 aircraft. This procurement aims to secure a quantity ranging from 17 to 102 units of the transmission mechanism, which is critical for the operational capabilities of the KC-135. Compliance with quality standards, including ISO 9001-2008 and the Buy American Act, is mandatory for contractors, and deliveries will follow a F.O.B. origin shipping method. The closing date for offers has been extended to November 15, 2024, and interested parties can contact Dana Craun at dana.craun@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-426-9405 for further information.

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    Dana Craun
    (405) 426-9405
    dana.craun@us.af.mil
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    SPRTA1-21-R-0116-0003.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation/modification of a contract issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, specifically for the procurement of a transmission mechanism used in the KC-135 aircraft. The primary purpose of this amendment (SPRTA1-21-R-0116-0003) is to extend the closing date for offers to November 15, 2024. The amendment reiterates that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. The document outlines the requirements for pricing on new manufacture material, detailing the estimated quantity needed, which ranges from a minimum of 17 to a maximum of 102 units. The contractor is expected to comply with standards, such as ISO 9001-2008, and is also subject to the Buy American Act. Additionally, it specifies attachment points for delivery, emphasizing a F.O.B. origin shipping method, and includes a structured schedule for required deliveries. This procurement effort highlights the government’s need for vital aircraft components, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations while giving suppliers the necessary information to participate in the bidding process.
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