Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program for the Purchase of Two Commercial Aircraft, Three Year Sustainment Package, and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), Training, and Medical Equipment
ID: 4965Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8625 AFLCMC WLNK C130WPAFB, OH, 45433-7222, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e27d7c8732c44fe78216d48b60357a3e/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program for the Purchase of Two Commercial Aircraft, Three Year Sustainment Package, and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), Training, and Medical Equipment

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program. The program aims to procure two commercial aircraft, specifically Boeing 737 Next Generation (737-700 and 737-800) models, along with a three-year sustainment package, Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), training, and medical equipment. The aircraft will be used for medium multi-purpose transport and cargo and passenger transport purposes. The procurement also includes specific requirements for the aircraft's capabilities, maintenance, avionics, and cabin equipment. Interested parties are requested to provide documentation demonstrating their capability to fulfill the requirements. The response deadline is 5:00 pm EDT on Friday, 9 August 2024.

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