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ID: FD20302500936Type: 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/24ca609161dd4c3292b005213d1d7af7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking information from potential suppliers for the manufacture of spare parts for the F-16 aircraft, specifically focusing on the NSN 6680-01-060-4249RK, as part of a Sources Sought notice. This initiative aims to assess market capabilities and determine the potential for competitive procurement, including the possibility of designating the contract as a Small Business Set-Aside, thereby encouraging participation from small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. The goods and services sought are critical for maintaining the operational readiness of the F-16 aircraft, highlighting the importance of reliable sourcing capabilities that encompass labor, materials, logistics planning, and shipping. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit a Business Information form and may contact the primary point of contact, 422 SCMS, at 422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil for further details, noting that no solicitation is currently available.

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    422 SCMS
    422.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.
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    FD20302500936.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force to gather information from potential suppliers for the manufacture of spare parts for the F-16 aircraft, specifically focusing on NSN 6680-01-060-4249RK. This request aims to assess market capabilities and determine whether the procurement can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. The Air Force is interested in all types of businesses, including small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned enterprises. Participants are encouraged to complete the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" action to be considered in this market research. No solicitation is available at this time, and any requests for solicitation will not receive a response. The document outlines the required qualifications for potential sources, emphasizing the need for sourcing capabilities that encompass labor, materials, logistics planning, and shipping. Interested vendors need to submit a Business Information form and may have to acquire necessary technical data independently. Overall, the document serves as a preliminary step in establishing future contract opportunities for sourcing parts while promoting inclusiveness in procurement through engagement with diverse business entities.
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