Noun_Valve, Assembly_Application_KC-135_NSN_4820-00-692-7483_Part_Number_5-96328-8
ID: FD20302501349Type: 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

VALVES, NONPOWERED (4820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5f091ec2b38645f38ccca2e00cbe5c38/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential suppliers for a valve assembly for the KC-135 aircraft, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 4820-00-692-7483. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather market research and identify businesses capable of providing the necessary spare parts, with a particular interest in participation from small and veteran-owned businesses. The procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the KC-135 fleet, and responses from interested vendors must include detailed business information and a Source Approval Request (SAR) for qualification. Interested parties should submit their responses electronically to 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil, as there is currently no solicitation available, and the information gathered will inform future acquisition strategies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    423 SCMS
    423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    FD20302501349_1349_SSS.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force's Acquisition Management, aimed at gathering market research for spare parts for the KC-135 aircraft. It seeks to identify potential suppliers for parts, including a valve assembly, under the National Stock Number (NSN) 4820-00-692-7483. The Air Force is interested in participation from all types of businesses, including various small business classifications and veteran-owned businesses. There is no existing solicitation, and the SSS primarily serves for informational and planning purposes only. Interested vendors must submit a response to be considered, providing detailed business information including size, ownership status, and unique entity ID. Responses are urged to be sent electronically to the contact email provided, adhering to specified guidelines for submission, including the need for a Source Approval Request (SAR) for qualification. The Government intends to leverage the responses to determine the most effective acquisition strategy and may consider future contract opportunities based on the market feedback received.
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