Generator Control Unit
ID: FD20302500917Type: Sources Sought
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

ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f854f88797514528af1c39265e408a4c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential vendors for the manufacture of Generator Control Units (GCU) for the KC135 aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify suppliers capable of providing the necessary labor, materials, and logistics for an estimated production of 264 units in the first year, while also gauging small business interest and determining the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside. The GCUs are critical components for the KC135 aircraft, and the initiative encourages participation from various small business classifications, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned businesses. Interested vendors must confirm their participation by selecting the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” option and can direct inquiries to 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil, noting that this notice does not guarantee future solicitation or contract awards.

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    422 SCMS
    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.
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    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential vendors for the new manufacture of Generator Control Units (GCU) for the KC135 aircraft under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336413. The purpose is to increase competition, gauge small business interest, and determine if a Small Business Set-Aside is feasible. Interested parties must confirm participation by selecting the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” option as no solicitation is currently available. Potential suppliers must be equipped to provide all necessary labor, materials, and logistics for producing the GCUs, estimated at 264 units in the first year. This initiative is encouraged for various small business classifications including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned businesses. Interested vendors must possess a current license with Hamilton Sunstrand Co. to execute this work and can submit inquiries via the specified email address. This SSS does not guarantee any future solicitation or contract awards and is for planning purposes only.
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