NSN8145-01-523-1605OK_ShippingSupport_J85_PN5999T20G04_FD2030-26-00138
ID: FD2030-26-00138Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of spare parts under the opportunity titled "NSN8145-01-523-1605OK_ShippingSupport_J85_PN5999T20G04_FD2030-26-00138." This Sources Sought notice aims to conduct market research to identify suppliers capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, and logistics management for the manufacturing and procurement of specific components. The initiative is crucial for ensuring the availability of essential spare parts, which support the operational readiness of military assets. Interested vendors, including small businesses and those owned by veterans and women, are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request along with their business information to the primary contact at 421SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil. This opportunity does not currently involve a solicitation for proposals, and responses are sought to inform the government's acquisition strategy.

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    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the United States Air Force, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, aimed at identifying potential sources for the procurement of spare parts. It emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for proposals but an effort to conduct market research to explore competitive options and ascertain whether the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. The government expresses interest in responses from all business types, including large and small businesses, as well as those owned by veterans and women. The expected contract involves supplying all required labor, materials, and logistics management for new manufacturing and procurement of specific components. Interested potential suppliers must complete a Source Approval Request to qualify and submit their business information, such as size classification and ownership status. The document outlines submission processes and emphasizes the absence of a current solicitation. The overall goal is to aid the government in assessing its acquisition strategy for the identified spare parts while encouraging broad participation from the business community.
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