Follow on IDIQ for Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE) Component Improvement Program (CIP)-OEM HW
ID: MMCIP12102024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8206 AFSC PZAAA2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES; NON-AIRCRAFT PRIME MOVER, AIRCRAFT NON-PRIME MOVER, AND COMPONENTS (2835)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on the improvement of Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE) as part of a Component Improvement Program (CIP). The primary objective is to enhance the safety, reliability, and maintenance of these critical systems utilized in military aircraft, including platforms such as the F-15, F-16, and C-130. The government is particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including those classified as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned, to assess the competitive sourcing landscape and ensure access to necessary proprietary data from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like Honeywell INC. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Michelle Manuel at michelle.manuel.3@us.af.mil or Angelina Kellett at angelina.kellett@us.af.mil for further details and to submit their qualifications, as this request is for information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angelina Kellett, Contracting Officer
    angelina.kellett@us.af.mil
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    Posted
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis regarding the government's intent to research potential sources for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on Secondary Power Systems (SPS) and Small Gas Turbine Engines (GTE) Component Improvement Program (CIP). The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance the safety, reliability, and maintenance of these critical systems used in military aircraft, including multiple weapon systems like F-15, F-16, and C-130. The government seeks responses from small businesses, including those that are 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, or Women-Owned, to determine competitive sourcing viability. It is emphasized that interested entities must have access to necessary proprietary data, with engagement from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like Honeywell INC. The government is collecting information to evaluate capabilities in providing engineering services, including design, testing, and sustainability efforts. It also specifies that the request is for information only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to contract. Interested parties are prompted to provide detailed responses outlining their experience and capabilities, including any relevant partnerships with OEMs.
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