Sources Sought - KC 135 Main Landing Gear Tire Covers
ID: W50S925Q0008Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG 128MILWAUKEE, WI, 53207-6104, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7ea1781abe104b408a0a2c317f180007/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for the procurement of KC-135 Main Landing Gear Tire Covers. The requirement involves manufacturing tire covers that will protect the aircraft's wheels during washing and de-icing operations, ensuring that brakes remain dry and functional. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the KC-135 aircraft, which is vital for air mobility and refueling missions. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities by July 24, 2025, at 15:00 P.M. C.S.T., with responses directed to Mark Tonkinson via email at mark.tonkinson.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 414-944-8517.

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    Mark Tonkinson
    (414) 944-8517
    mark.tonkinson.2@us.af.mil
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