NSN1650-01-053-9304_HousingMechanical_F-16_PN2009092-1_FD2030-25-01064
ID: FD2030-25-01064Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/4071b1e2b2b94e3cb6e10113fda7e8b9/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of mechanical housing components for the F-16 platform, as outlined in the Sources Sought Synopsis issued by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK. This procurement involves the manufacture and supply of spare parts, with vendors expected to manage labor, materials, packaging, shipping, and logistics planning. The initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the F-16 aircraft, emphasizing the inclusion of small and disadvantaged businesses in the bidding process. Interested vendors should prepare a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and can direct inquiries to the primary contact at 423SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil, with an estimated solicitation date of February 18, 2027, and no immediate funding or contracts available at this stage.

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    423 SCMS
    423SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil
    423 SCMS Workflow
    423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
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    FD2030-25-01064 MRSSS.pdf
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) focused on identifying potential sources for new spare part procurement in support of the F-16 platform. The SSS invites interest from all types of businesses, with an emphasis on including small and disadvantaged businesses. The procurement entails the manufacture and supply of mechanical housing components, requiring the selected vendor to manage labor, materials, packaging, and shipping, as well as logistics planning and supply chain management responsibilities. Critical information includes an estimated solicitation date of February 18, 2027, and guidelines for prospective vendors to demonstrate their qualifications through a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. The SSS is strictly for market research, and no contracts or funds are available at this stage, indicating that responses will inform the acquisition strategy rather than lead to an immediate solicitation. Interested vendors are encouraged to engage through specified communication channels and adhere to formal requirements outlined in the notice.
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