FA8119-24-R-0014-0001, Solicitation Amendment for KC-135 Cowlings
ID: FA811924R00140001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8119 AFSC PZABCTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3015, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/910f2e954e124aa8a4243c7a6d9b82f3/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a solicitation amendment for the procurement of KC-135 cowlings, identified as FA8119-24-R-0014-0001. This amendment, effective February 4, 2025, introduces the DFARS 252.217-7001 clause, known as the Surge Option, which allows for an increase in the quantity of supplied goods or services to meet surge capacity needs in industrial production planning. The KC-135 cowlings are critical components for the operation and maintenance of the KC-135 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and support for air mobility missions. Interested contractors should acknowledge receipt of the amendment to avoid rejection of offers and can contact Brandy Martin at brandie.martin.1@us.af.mil or (405) 739-8487 for further details.

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    FA8119-24-R-0014-0001.pdf
    The document is an amendment to the solicitation FA8119-24-R-0014 issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically regarding a contract modification. The amendment, effective February 4, 2025, includes the addition of the DFARS 252.217-7001 clause, known as the Surge Option, into Section I of the solicitation. This clause allows the government to increase the quantity of supplied goods or services by a specific percentage when there is a need for surge capacity in support of industrial production planning. The amendment states that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The purpose of this adjustment is to ensure contractors are aware of the surge option, thereby enhancing flexibility in contract execution. The document emphasizes the importance of acknowledging receipt of the amendment to avoid the rejection of offers and outlines the procedure to be followed by contractors for acknowledgment.
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