Constant Speed Drive
ID: FD20302500251Type: 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

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f65177dc59644e4c83d402e0468bcc7e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting market research for the manufacturing of a Constant Speed Drive (NSN 1650-01-228-9276) designated for the F16 aircraft. The USAF is seeking interested vendors, particularly small businesses including those that are small disadvantaged, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned, to provide all necessary labor, materials, and logistical support, along with nonrecurring engineering costs for approval. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational capabilities of the F16 aircraft, and interested parties must express their interest by selecting the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" option. The estimated solicitation date is September 2024, with responses due by October 2024; interested vendors should submit their qualifications to 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.

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    422 SCMS
    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    SSS 1650012289276 PR FD20302500251.pdf
    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for the new manufacturing of a Constant Speed Drive (NSN 1650-01-228-9276) with Part Number 734556B, designated for the F16 aircraft. Interested vendors must formally express their interest by selecting the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" option, as this is crucial for participation in the market research. The USAF is particularly seeking small businesses, including those categorized as small disadvantaged, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned. Potential sources must be capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, and logistical support for the manufacturing process, alongside nonrecurring engineering costs to gain approval. Important dates include the estimated solicitation date in September 2024 and the closure for responses in October 2024. Companies interested in this opportunity must demonstrate existing agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., and submit their qualifications via the specified email, avoiding direct questions to the post’s originator. It's important to note that this SSS serves solely as informational, not as a solicitation for bids or quotes.
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