Control Unit
ID: FD20302500237Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e8f31d3920de4d0fb997eb078eba2317/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential vendors for the manufacture of Control Units for the KC135 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 2995-01-512-4702JY. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather market research to determine whether the requirement can be fulfilled competitively or set aside for small businesses, with a particular interest in engaging small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises. The Control Units are critical components for the KC135 aircraft, underscoring the importance of reliable suppliers in maintaining operational readiness. Interested vendors are encouraged to register as "Interested Vendors" and submit their capabilities and qualifications to the primary contact, 422 SCMS, at 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil, as no solicitation or funding is currently available for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    422 SCMS
    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    SSS_FD20302500237-00 NSN-4702JY.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the United States Air Force, seeking to identify potential vendors for the manufacture of Control Units for the KC135 APU, specified by National Stock Number (NSN) 2995-01-512-4702JY. The SSS aims to collect market research to decide if the requirement can be competitively fulfilled or set aside for small businesses. The USAF emphasizes their interest in various types of businesses, including small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises. Interested sources are required to register as "Interested Vendors" and submit relevant information detailing their capabilities and qualifications. There is no solicitation available at this time, and no funds are allocated for gathering information. Responses will be utilized to determine the best acquisition strategy and accommodate any engineering or manufacturing qualification requirements. The document provides instructions for source approval requests (SAR) and encourages potential vendors to adhere to the guidelines for successful qualification in fulfilling government contracts.
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