Connecting Link, Rig
ID: SPRTA125R0170Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, USA

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Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT (3040)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of connecting links for rigs, specifically item NSN 3040-01-316-7159NZ. The procurement requires a quantity ranging from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 90 units, with a total expected delivery of 60 units by May 17, 2027, to location SW3211, and is identified as a qualification requirement, although it is not classified as a critical safety item. This acquisition is significant for maintaining operational readiness and compliance with defense-related equipment standards, with Raytheon Technologies Corp. listed as the approved source based on previous contract performance. Interested parties should note that the estimated issuance date for the RFP is March 2, 2025, with a closing date of April 4, 2025; for further inquiries, contact David Todd Isaac at david.isaac.4@us.af.mil or call 405-855-3000.

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    The government file outlines an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for procuring connecting links for rigs, specifically item NSN 3040-01-316-7159NZ, with an estimated issuance date of March 2, 2025, and a closing date of April 4, 2025. The required quantity ranges from a minimum of 15 to a maximum of 90 units, with a total expected delivery of 60 units by May 17, 2027, to location SW3211. This item is identified as a qualification requirement and is export-controlled, but does not qualify as a critical safety item. Sources for the bidding are limited, as a small business set-aside is not designated. The approved source listed is Raytheon Technologies Corp., which previously delivered units under Contract SPRTA1-17-F0344. This RFP represents a strategic acquisition by the government, adhering to specific guidelines and regulatory compliance for defense-related equipment procurement.
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