HVAA Installation Services
ID: HVAAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8105 AFLCMC WKKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c4b805e4d9c8436c9689a7947789f827/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential contractors to provide installation services for High Value Airborne Asset (HVAA) modifications to the C/KC-135 aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of installing wiring and structural components necessary for modular wing pods, emphasizing the need for experience in aircraft maintenance, structures, and system integration. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the KC-135, ensuring that qualified sources are available for future procurement. Interested parties must submit documentation showcasing their capabilities by February 8, 2025, and can contact David Farrow at david.farrow.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 405-593-8805 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Farrow
    (405) 593-8805
    david.farrow.2@us.af.mil
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    HVAA Sources Sought.pdf
    The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential contractors capable of providing installation support for High Value Airborne Asset (HVAA) modifications to the C/KC-135 aircraft. This initiative, occurring at Tinker Air Force Base, seeks to assess the expertise and capabilities of businesses to install structural and wiring components necessary for modular wing pods. Participation is encouraged from both large and small businesses, including joint ventures. Interested contractors must submit documentation showcasing their capabilities by 08 February 2025. The synopsis outlines specific tasks, including wiring and fiberoptic installations, and emphasizes the need for experience in aircraft maintenance, structures, and system integration. Potential contractors are required to respond with detailed company information and answers to capability-related questions. This market research is part of the Air Force's strategy to ensure qualified sources are available for future procurement, although no contract will be awarded based on this inquiry.
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