FD2030-25-00096
ID: FD2030-25-00096Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION OKLAHOMA CITY

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Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT (3040)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of spares related to NSN 3040-01-316-7159NZ, specifically a connecting link rig, as part of a Sources Sought Synopsis. This initiative aims to identify manufacturers capable of providing the necessary labor, materials, and logistics management, while also assessing the feasibility of competitive contracting or small business set-asides. The goods are crucial for maintaining operational readiness at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and business information to the primary contact, 421SCMSRequirements, at 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact at DLAAVIATION.AOB.SourcesSought@us.af.mil, noting that this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and no funds are allocated for responses.

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    The United States Air Force has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for spares procurement related to the NSN 3040-01-316-7159NZ, specifically concerning a connecting link rig. This market research aims to identify potential sources for the manufacturing of this item, which includes the provision of labor, materials, and logistics management, while assessing whether the project can be competitively contracted or set aside for small businesses. The performance location is Tinker Air Force Base, OK, and interested vendors are invited to respond with their capabilities and business information. Notably, this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation; no funds are allocated for responses. The government encourages all types of businesses, including small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned enterprises, to participate. Requirements for the submission of necessary documents, such as the Source Approval Request (SAR) package and qualifications, are clearly outlined. Additionally, the document emphasizes that potential vendors must obtain any required technical data independently, as government-provided data may not always be available. This initiative demonstrates the Air Force’s proactive approach to enhance its supply chain through comprehensive market engagement.
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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    Buyer not available
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