Noun_Transmission, Mechan_Application_KC-135_NSN_1680-00-621-0773FL_Part_Number_5-84049-13
ID: FD20302101805Type: 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

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/abf51eb448f14b998298a57627cc2f0d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of new gear assemblies for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically under NSN 1680-00-621-0773FL. The objective is to gauge interest from small businesses for a possible Small Business Set-Aside, focusing on manufacturers capable of producing the gear assembly while managing supply chain logistics and engineering requirements. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the KC-135, which plays a vital role in air refueling and support missions. Interested vendors should prepare a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for qualification, with responses due by February 2025 and an estimated solicitation date of May 20, 2026. For inquiries, contact 423 SCMS at 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    423 SCMS
    423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil
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    FD20302101805(4).pdf
    The U.S. Air Force is soliciting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of new KC-135 gear assemblies (NSN: 1680-00-621-0773FL). The procurement falls under the NAICS Code 336413, which pertains to airplane parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and aims to gauge small business interest for a possible Small Business Set-Aside. The Air Force is looking for sources capable of manufacturing the gear assembly, overseeing supply chain management, and fulfilling logistics and engineering requirements. The estimated solicitation date is set for May 20, 2026, with responses due in February 2025. Interested businesses are encouraged to register as interested vendors and must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for qualification. This notice serves as preliminary notice only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts. Responses and inquiries regarding the process should be directed to specified Air Force contact points.
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