Noun_DOOR, AIRCRAFT_Application_KC-135_NSN_1560-00-731-0538_Part_Number_5-88198-25
ID: FD20302501562Type: 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

AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b345b74c3d24a38adeabe7ee666ba51/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 19, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential suppliers for spare parts related to the KC-135 aircraft, specifically the component with NSN 1560-00-731-0538FL. The objective of this procurement effort is to assess market interest and capabilities among various business categories, including Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, to determine if the contract can be competitive or set aside for smaller entities. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply chain for essential aircraft components, thereby supporting the operational readiness of the Air Force. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit detailed business information and demonstrate their capabilities in manufacturing and logistics by contacting 424 SCMS at 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil, as no solicitation is currently available.

Point(s) of Contact
424 SCMS
424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
SSS_FD20302501562.pdf
Mar 19, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
The United States Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) related to the procurement of spare parts for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically the component part with NSN 1560-00-731-0538FL. The SSS is an initiative to gauge interest from potential suppliers, including various business categories such as Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The Air Force aims to determine whether the procurement effort can be competitive or potentially set aside for small businesses. Interested suppliers must provide detailed business information and demonstrate capability in areas such as manufacturing, supply chain management, and logistics. Though no solicitation is available at this moment, the responses will inform the government’s acquisition strategy for fulfilling these spare requirements. Specific instructions are provided for those wishing to qualify, including a submission process for a Source Approval Request (SAR). Overall, this SSS serves as a preliminary market research tool to understand the supplier landscape and enhance competition for future procurement contracts related to the aircraft's spare parts supply.
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Noun_DOOR, AIRCRAFT_Application_KC-135_NSN_1560-00-731-0538_Part_Number_5-88198-25
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