Ecuador A-29 Phase 0 Assessment and Spare Parts
ID: FA8637-25-E-CUADType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8637 AFLCMC WID ATTACK SYSTEMSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7148, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (L015)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e1233df2961440caa8ebe48b53164262/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to conduct a comprehensive assessment and spare parts ordering for four A-29B aircraft on behalf of the Ecuadorian Air Force. The objective is to perform an aircraft assessment in Ecuador, resulting in a detailed report that outlines the necessary actions to return each aircraft to service, alongside the procurement of required spare parts. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of the Ecuadorian Air Force's aircraft and involves a range of technical requirements, including maintenance history, risk assessment, and experience with OEMs. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to Ryan Stone at ryan.stone.9@us.af.mil and Kirby Williams at kirby.williams.1@us.af.mil, including their business information and any relevant teaming agreements, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only.

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    Ryan Stone
    ryan.stone.9@us.af.mil
    Kirby Williams
    kirby.williams.1@us.af.mil
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