Noun_HEAT EXCHANGER, AIR_Application_C-130_NSN_1660-01-468-3917_Part_Number_L8743039-1
ID: FD20302501637Type: 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 AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f41a130148e47edb5da9ffad65972e7/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential suppliers for the procurement of Air Heat Exchangers (NSN 1660-01-468-3917) specifically designed for the C-130 aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify competitive sources capable of providing all necessary labor and materials for the manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics management of these components. The initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the C-130 fleet, which relies on these heat exchangers for effective air conditioning and heating. Interested vendors, including Small, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned businesses, are encouraged to respond to the notice and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) along with relevant business information. For inquiries, potential suppliers can contact the Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base via email at 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    430 SCMS
    430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    SSS_FD20302501637.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to gather information on potential suppliers for a new procurement of Air Heat Exchangers (NSN 1660-01-468-3917) intended for the C-130 aircraft. This effort, managed by the Supply Chain Management Squadrons at Tinker Air Force Base, aims to identify competitive sources capable of providing all necessary labor and materials for manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics management related to this requirement. The initiative is open to all businesses, including those categorized as Small, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned, without any solicitation available at this time. Interested parties are urged to participate in the market research by responding to the notice, although no government funding is available for this inquiry. The SSS outlines the procedural requirements for potential vendors, including submission of a Source Approval Request (SAR) and various business information. Overall, this synopsis serves as a preliminary step for the future acquisition process, aiming to establish an effective procurement strategy.
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