LIGHT, NAVIGATIONAL
ID: FD20302500188Type: Presolicitation
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

ELECTRIC VEHICULAR LIGHTS AND FIXTURES (6220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7a9d2cec65c54a19a971f86f1190deae/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is seeking quotations for the procurement of navigational lights specifically designed for aircraft applications. The requirement includes 17 units of these lights, with a delivery deadline set for November 8, 2025, and the solicitation is justified under FAR 6.302 due to the limited availability of supplies from specific sources, namely Grimes Aerospace Company and Aero International, LLC. Interested parties should note that the solicitation will not follow commercial item acquisition policies, and proposals must be submitted by February 5, 2025, with inquiries directed to Genevee Suba at genevee.suba@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Genevee Suba
    genevee.suba@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SPRTA125R0085_Synopsis.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of navigational lights, specifically designed for aircraft applications, with estimated issuance on January 6, 2025, and closing on February 5, 2025. The specified item includes 17 units with a delivery due by November 8, 2025, and has mandatory qualification and IUID requirements. The procurement is justified under the authority of FAR 6.302, indicating that supplies are only available from limited sources, specifically Grimes Aerospace Company and Aero International, LLC. The government emphasizes that the solicitation will not adopt commercial item acquisition policies and that proposals received within a specified timeframe will be considered. Additionally, the document provides details for interested parties to direct their questions to a designated buyer, along with indicating the potential for non-competitive bidding based on the limited number of qualified sources. The document reiterates the importance of appropriated funds for contract fulfillment and includes provisions for subcontracting opportunities. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's strategic procurement initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency in the solicitation process.
    SSS for NSN 6220009544897.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) from the United States Air Force (USAF) aimed at conducting market research for the new manufacture of a Light Navigational item (Part Number: 40-0039-1, NSN: 6220009544897). The purpose of the SSS is to increase competition and gauge interest from small businesses to determine if the requirement can be fulfilled through a Small Business Set-Aside. The anticipated solicitation dates are September 2024, and interested vendors must express their interest through the designated “Add Me to Interested Vendors” button. The USAF seeks potential sources capable of delivering all aspects of manufacturing, including labor, materials, testing, and logistics management, and indicates that participating companies need to have a current license with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Collins. The document clarifies that this SSS does not represent a solicitation and emphasizes that responses may not be individually addressed. The USAF intends to utilize the information collected to develop an effective acquisition strategy while remaining open to all types of small business participation, including various disadvantaged categories. Overall, the document outlines the USAF's research intentions and the requirements for potential vendors in a structured manner.
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