C-5 Shift Clutch Assembly Sources Sought
ID: FA820325R0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8203 AFSC PZAAB2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS (1620)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d8af7f1e70ae45c99ed447b6a3888e8f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the C-5 Shift Clutch Assembly, a critical component in aircraft landing gear systems. This market research aims to determine the availability of responsible sources and assess whether the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned entities. The C-5 Shift Clutch Assembly, identified by National Stock Number 1620-01-036-4315 and Part Number 42292E8, is essential for maintaining operational readiness of military aircraft. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by May 23, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Nichole Fuit at nichole.fuit.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-777-7271.

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    Nichole Fuit
    (801) 777-7271
    nichole.fuit.1@us.af.mil
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    c-5 Shift Clutch Assembly Sources Sought.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the U.S. Air Force to identify potential sources for the procurement of the C-5 Shift Clutch Assembly (NSN: 1620-01-036-4315). This announcement seeks to gather information from interested small businesses, including those that are 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned, to assess market capability and determine the feasibility of a competitive bidding process or a Small Business Set-Aside. Respondents are encouraged to indicate their small business status under the specified NAICS code (336413), as well as details on any previous contracts for similar services over the last three years, highlighting proposed teaming arrangements if applicable. The announcement reiterates that responses are voluntary, non-binding, and will not result in reimbursement for costs incurred. The submission deadline for responses is 15 days from posting. Overall, this request emphasizes the government's interest in exploring options within the small business sector for aircraft parts manufacturing and repair capabilities.
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