TAB, TRIM, AIRCRAFT
ID: FD20302501761Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

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https://sam.gov/opp/291663f63e2a4ce0b56d4bb891be7e4b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential suppliers for aircraft spare parts specifically for the KC-135 aircraft, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice (ID: FD20302501761-00). The procurement aims to identify competitive sources for manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics support related to the National Stock Number (NSN: 1560-01-543-0637FL), with an estimated maximum quantity of 53 parts valued at up to $2.5 million. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and ensuring the availability of essential aircraft components. Interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest and submit responses via the designated email address, 424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil, as there is no current solicitation, and a Source Approval Request package will be required for qualification.

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    424 SCMS
    424SCMS.RFI.Responses@us.af.mil
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (ID: FD20302501761-00) to identify potential suppliers for aircraft spare parts, specifically for the KC-135 aircraft. This market research aims to determine competitive sources and assess the possibility of small business set-asides for manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics support related to the listed National Stock Number (NSN: 1560-01-543-0637FL). Interested vendors are encouraged to indicate their interest in participating in this effort, as there is no current solicitation, and responses should be submitted via specified government email addresses. The document emphasizes the need for suppliers who can manage all aspects of supply chain operations and engineering data acquisition. Key details include a maximum estimated quantity of 53 parts with a total value not exceeding $2.5 million, along with a requirement for a Source Approval Request package from potential vendors wishing to qualify. In essence, this document reflects the government's approach to gathering market insights while encouraging participation from various business classifications, including small and disadvantaged businesses, to foster competition and innovation in defense procurement.
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