Valve,Linear, Direct
ID: FD20302500838Type: 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 HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/309e1f1d50e046a896c6262388753646/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of linear valves, specifically NSN: 1650-00-040-0445, as part of a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Air Force Sustainment Center. The government aims to explore competitive options for the acquisition of approximately 1,250 units of these spare parts, which are critical for the operational capabilities of the F-16 aircraft. Interested businesses, including Small Disadvantaged and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to demonstrate their manufacturing capacity, logistics planning, and supply chain management capabilities. Responses are requested electronically, and inquiries can be directed to 423 SCMS at 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil; please note that this inquiry is for planning purposes only and no funding is available at this stage.

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    423 SCMS
    423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    FD20302500838.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the United States Air Force, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center, to identify potential sources for the procurement of spare parts, specifically linear valves (NSN: 1650-00-040-0445). The government seeks to explore competitive options and may consider a Small Business Set-Aside. This market research aims to gather information for the best acquisition strategy without indicating any existing solicitation. Interested businesses, including various classifications such as Small Disadvantaged and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to respond. Potential sources must show capacity for manufacturing, logistics planning, and supply chain management, including handling engineering and other technical requirements. The total estimated spares requirement is 1,250 units for specific applications, particularly for the F-16 aircraft. The document outlines essential steps for interested parties to submit their business information and qualifications, emphasizing that responses are strictly for planning purposes and no funding is available for this inquiry. The SSS encourages businesses to submit their information electronically and provides contact details for further queries.
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