Sources Sought F-16 Cylinder Assembly
ID: FA820325R0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8203 AFSC PZAAB2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dc6db3d43ade45ca8a06721bf1fcef8b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for the F-16 Cylinder Assembly, classified under NAICS Code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The objective of this procurement is to gather market research to determine if responsible sources exist and to assess the potential for competition or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The F-16 Cylinder Assembly is crucial for aircraft hydraulic systems, and the government is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including those that are 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their information, including small business status and relevant experience, to the primary contact, Christina Witt, at christina.witt.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-777-6977, within 14 days of the notice posted on March 13, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MS. CHRISTINA WITT, CONTRACTING OFFICER
    (801) 777-6977
    christina.witt.2@us.af.mil
    Nichole Fuit
    (801) 586-4670
    nichole.fuit.1@us.af.mil
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