Noun_Door, Aircraft_Application_KC-135_NSN_1560-00-560-3965_Part_Number_5-88197-21
ID: FD203002600121Type: 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

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1a1782fd37354144be8239ac8ca31c91/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of aircraft door components associated with National Stock Number 1560-00-560-3965FL. This Sources Sought Notice aims to identify capable vendors, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, for an estimated new spares buy of up to 450 units, valued at approximately $8.3 million, to support the Air Force's operational readiness. The procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality of aircraft, and interested companies are encouraged to submit their capabilities and qualifications as there is currently no solicitation available. Responses should be directed to 424 SCMS at the provided email address, with a focus on compliance with specified engineering qualifications.

    Point(s) of Contact
    424 SCMS
    424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
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    SSS 26-00121.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force, to gather market research on potential sources for the procurement of aircraft door components under the National Stock Number 1560-00-560-3965FL. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is interested in identifying capable vendors, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, for a new spares buy estimated at a maximum quantity of 450 units, valued at approximately $8.3 million. The notice emphasizes that no solicitation is currently available, and responses should focus on the companies' capabilities to provide the necessary manufacturing and logistics services, including compliance with specified engineering qualifications. Companies interested in participating should submit business information and confirm their qualifications as per the outlined criteria. The ultimate goal is to determine an effective acquisition strategy and whether the procurement effort can be set aside for small businesses. This market research effort supports the Air Force's ongoing needs for replacement parts to maintain its operational readiness.
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    Noun_Door, Aircraft_Application_KC-135_NSN_1560-00-560-3965_Part_Number_5-88197-21
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