Turkey Tooling Repatriation
ID: N00019-22-RFPREQ-JSF000-0675Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: VESSEL FREIGHT (V115)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4384030ea25c4cb8a699815373a9f9df/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the shipping and return of F-35 Special Tooling (ST) and Special Test Equipment (STE) currently located in Turkey. The objective is to gather market insights regarding the disassembly, packaging, transportation, and storage of Government property, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international shipping standards. This initiative is critical for the preservation and future utilization of F-35 assets, and interested companies are encouraged to provide their capabilities, lead time for contract performance, and capacity for direct delivery, including adherence to ITAR regulations. Responses are voluntary and should be directed to Farida Eady at farida.eady2@jsf.mil or Grant Seward at grant.seward@jsf.mil, with no binding offers expected from this RFI.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Farida Eady
    farida.eady2@jsf.mil
    Grant Seward
    grant.seward@jsf.mil
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    Turkey Repatriation Synopsis .docx
    The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) in Arlington, VA, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the shipping and return of Special Tooling (ST) and Special Test Equipment (STE) located in Turkey. This RFI seeks to gather market insights, not solicit proposals or quotes. The contractor will be responsible for the disassembly, packaging, transport, and storage of Government property, complying with U.S. and international shipping standards. Essential tasks include proper preservation, inventory, and potential collaboration with Government entities and other contractors. Interested companies are asked to provide their details, outline their value and capabilities, specify the necessary lead time before contract performance, and address their capacity for direct delivery, including compliance with ITAR regulations. The document emphasizes that participation is voluntary, and responses will not be considered binding offers.
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