Commodities Aircraft Technical Services 3 (CATS 3)
ID: FA810925RB001Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8109 AFSC PZAACTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef294cc53cb1489d880fddca954233ec/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking specialized technical services under the Commodities Aircraft Technical Services 3 (CATS 3) contract. The objective of this procurement is to obtain expert technical experience and access to Northrop OEM engineering data for the design, testing, qualification analysis, and development of end items and piece parts managed by the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW). These services are crucial for formulating supportability solutions that align with OEM weapon system performance, integration, reliability, survivability, quality, and configuration requirements. Interested parties can reach out to Billy Hung at billy.hung.1@us.af.mil or call 405-739-3455 for further details regarding this presolicitation opportunity.

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    (405) 739-3455
    billy.hung.1@us.af.mil
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