MFT 25-37 Forcetec Tooling
ID: FA442725QZ013Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4427 60 CONS LGCTRAVIS AFB, CA, 94535-2632, USA

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED (5120)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a0ae8e6995c743e89cbe5cd627303be6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Forcetec tooling to support maintenance operations for C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft at Travis Air Force Base in California. The procurement aims to acquire multiple ForceTec kits, which are essential for installing ForceTec hardware, particularly nut plates, as outlined in specific Technical Orders. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining operational readiness and compliance with maintenance standards for the aircraft fleet. Interested businesses, particularly small and disadvantaged groups, must submit their capabilities statements and relevant information by January 1, 2025, with inquiries directed to Eamon McHugh or Vitaliy Kim via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eamon McHugh
    eamon.mchugh.1@us.af.mil
    Vitaliy Kim
    vitaliy.kim.1@us.af.mil
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    Reference 1 - Statement of Need ForceTec_Redacted.pdf
    The 60MXS Fabrication Flight at Travis AFB seeks to procure additional ForceTec tooling to support maintenance operations for C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft. Currently limited to one kit, the request emphasizes the need for multiple ForceTec kits to ensure continuous maintenance and a backup if one kit is off-site. The ForceTec tooling is essential for installing ForceTec hardware, particularly nut plates, which require specific tooling as outlined in Technical Orders. The quote includes tailored components to create a complete kit, essential for adhering to technical requirements and supporting aircraft maintenance needs. The detailed list of required equipment includes various drills, reamers, gages, and assembly tools. This procurement effort reflects a commitment to maintaining operational readiness and compliance with maintenance standards for the aircraft fleet.
    Sources Sought - Forcetec Tools.pdf
    The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis AFB, CA has issued a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential businesses capable of providing Forcetec tooling necessary for maintenance operations. This initiative, classified under NAICS Code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), invites responses specifically from small businesses, including various disadvantaged groups. While this document serves informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), it aims to gauge interest and available capabilities among vendors. Interested parties must submit details including their business name, representative contact information, business size, Cage Code, and a brief capabilities statement by 1 January 2025. Questions must be directed to specified email addresses by 24 December 2024. Importantly, the announcement clarifies that responding does not guarantee future procurement opportunities, and all submissions will become government property, with no reimbursement for response costs. This approach demonstrates the Air Force’s commitment to engaging with a diverse range of suppliers while assessing the market landscape for necessary tooling at Travis AFB.
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