B-2 Servocylinder
ID: FD20302401011Type: 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/5ad20d7bf81540afbd1e24f0236a8c6e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the manufacture of servocylinders specifically designed for the B-2 aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to enhance competition and assess interest from small businesses, including those that are small disadvantaged, women-owned, and veteran-owned, for potential Small Business Set-Aside opportunities. The servocylinders are critical components for the B-2's hydraulic systems, and interested vendors must have a current license or agreement with the original equipment manufacturer, MOOG. While no official solicitation is available at this time, responses are expected by February 2025, with a potential solicitation anticipated in January 2025. For inquiries, interested parties can contact 423 SCMS at 423SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil.

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    423 SCMS
    423SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil
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    FD20302401011.docx
    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for the manufacture of servocylinders, specifically for the B-2 application. The effort aims to enhance competition and assess small business interest for potential Small Business Set-Aside opportunities. Interested vendors must indicate their intention to participate by selecting the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button, noting that there is currently no solicitation available. The SSS outlines requirements for companies capable of providing labor, materials, and various manufacturing processes, including supply chain management. It specifies that only businesses with a current license or agreement with the OEM MOOG are eligible to participate. The anticipated solicitation is projected for January 2025, with responses expected by February 2025. This publication serves informational purposes and does not promise future solicitation, covering the process's regulatory and administrative requirements for potential contractors wishing to engage in this acquisition strategy.
    SSS FD20302401011.docx
    SSS FD20302401011.docx
    This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the United States Air Force (USAF) seeks to conduct market research for the manufacturing of a servocylinder, specifically part number B43874-2, associated with the B-2 aircraft. The goal is to foster competition and gauge interest from small businesses, including those that are small disadvantaged, women-owned, and veteran-owned. Interested vendors must register to be considered participants in this effort. The SSS indicates that potential sources must fulfill requirements including labor, materials, inspection, testing, and supply chain management. Notably, there is no official solicitation available at this stage, and any inquiries should be directed to the provided email address. The estimated timeline for a potential solicitation is set for February 2024 with a closing date in March 2024. The document underscores that no technical data is available for distribution and insists that interested companies must have an existing license or agreement with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). It emphasizes that responses to this SSS are for informational purposes only, without obligation for future solicitation. This market research is part of a broader effort to refine acquisition strategies and ensure the participation of small businesses in defense contracting.
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