F35 Cold Working Tooling Kit
ID: F2U2004292A001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4887 56 CONS CCLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4af803436fff417eba5514ded653e1e7/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 56th Contracting Squadron at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, is seeking small businesses to provide F35 Cold Working Tooling Kits. This procurement is a brand-name requirement, necessitating that suppliers meet specific characteristics outlined in the attached document, which details 137 required items, including various nosecaps, mandrels, gages, and sleeves, essential for aircraft maintenance and fabrication processes. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to fulfill these requirements, along with an estimated lead time for delivery. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact 2d Lt Jalen Johnson at jalen.johnson.17@us.af.mil or 623-856-2730, or 1st Lt Joseph Moore at joseph.moore.67@us.af.mil or 623-896-2789. Please note that this is a Sources Sought notice for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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    2d Lt Jalen Johnson
    (623) 856-2730
    jalen.johnson.17@us.af.mil
    1st Lt Joseph Moore
    (623) 896-2789
    joseph.moore.67@us.af.mil
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    Salient Characteristics - Cold Working Kits.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive cold working tool-kit intended for fabrication needs at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. It lists a total of 137 specific items required, including various types of nosecaps, mandrels, gages, and sleeves, with specified quantities for each item. Many items are variations of nosecaps and mandrels designed for precise checks and measurements. Additionally, it mandates a one-year seller's warranty on any defective parts included in the kit. This detailed enumeration reflects the base's operational requirements for maintaining aircraft and ensuring effective use of tools in fabrication processes. The purpose is to solicit bids from suppliers who can meet these precise specifications to fulfill the base's functional needs and uphold standards in aviation maintenance.
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