Noun Manifold, Assembly H_Application KC-135_NSN 1650-01-324-9163_Part_Number 458-50146-502
ID: FD20302600109Type: 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

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9fa5c61a99d341d5a08e3b7628391ce1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify businesses capable of supplying new spares for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically the MANIFOLD, ASSEMBLY H (NSN: 1650-01-324-9163, P/N: 458-50146-502). This initiative aims to gather information on potential vendors who can meet the manufacturing, inspection, testing, and supply chain management requirements for these aircraft components, which are critical for maintaining operational readiness. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) along with relevant business information by July 24, 2025, although this announcement does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award contracts. For inquiries, vendors should contact the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, OK, via the provided email address: 423scms.workflow@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    423 SCMS Workflow
    423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
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    9163 SSS1 (1).pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify businesses potentially capable of supplying new spares for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically the MANIFOLD, ASSEMBLY H (NSN: 1650-01-324-9163, P/N: 458-50146-502). This effort is part of market research to determine if the procurement can be competitive or reserved for small businesses. Interested vendors, including all categories of business sizes and types, are encouraged to respond but are advised that this announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to award contracts. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, OK, requests vendors to possess the necessary capabilities for manufacturing, inspection, testing, and supply chain management related to spares procurement. Interested parties must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) and related business information as specified in the notice. The deadline for responses is July 24, 2025. This SSS is a preliminary inquiry meant to gather information that will inform the acquisition strategy for future contracts, without any funds being available for this phase of the procurement process. Questions regarding the submission process are directed to the specified Air Force offices only.
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