Indicator, Liquid Quick
ID: FD20302401533Type: 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

LIQUID AND GAS FLOW, LIQUID LEVEL, AND MECHANICAL MOTION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (6680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/87a4262cabc341af8ad6fa807f1d388f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for an Indicator, Liquid Quick, specifically utilized in the F16 engine. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather information on the availability of this item and assess competition among various business types, including large and small businesses, to explore potential small business set-aside opportunities. Interested parties are required to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package detailing their company information and past performance, as this initiative is part of the Air Force's compliance with FAR guidelines and does not involve any contract awards at this stage. For further inquiries, interested vendors should contact the primary point of contact at 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    430 SCMS
    430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil
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    SSS 421st PR 24-01533-03.docx
    The United States Air Force's 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for specific NSNs, particularly for an Indicator, Liquid Quick used in the F16 engine. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued for informational purposes, indicating there is no solicitation or funding available at this time. The Air Force is open to responses from all business types, including large businesses and various categories of small businesses, to determine the competition and small business set-aside opportunities. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package and provide detailed company information, including business size and point of contact. Responses should detail similar services offered in the past three years, and any teaming arrangements must be clarified. The market research complies with the FAR guidelines and aims to establish the feasibility of sourcing the required items, though no contract will be awarded based on this notice. All communications must be directed to the specified email address, and the information provided is subject to change without notice.
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