Valve Assembly
ID: FD20302500859Type: 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, POWERED (4810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4a4270ee99b84914b23dfb1d7d16923c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of valve assemblies, specifically for the NSN 4810-01-142-0717TP, which are critical components for repairing F16 aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify vendors capable of manufacturing these components to support the Air Force's supply chain management operations at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with an estimated contract value of approximately $845,496.81. The government is particularly interested in responses from all business types, including small business classifications, to assess the competitive landscape and determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. Interested vendors must submit their expressions of interest and detailed business information to the primary contact, 423 SCMS, at 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil by the specified deadline, as there is currently no solicitation available.

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    423 SCMS
    423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    FD20302500859.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for spares procurement in support of the Air Force's supply chain management operations at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This market research aims to determine the competitive landscape and assess if the requirement can be a Small Business Set-Aside. Interested vendors must express their interest through a designated process as there is currently no solicitation available. The anticipated requirement involves manufacturing components for the NSN 4810-01-142-0717TP, associated with repairing F16 aircraft, valued at approximately $845,496.81. Potential respondents must provide detailed business information including company size, type, and ownership status. The government is particularly interested in responses from all types of businesses, including large and various small business classifications. The document emphasizes that submitted information will inform acquisition strategies and that the responses must be submitted by a specified date to the provided contact email. Interested businesses should be prepared to meet manufacturing qualifications and understanding technical requirements as outlined in the attachments.
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