Remanufacture of B-1 Cylinder Assemblies (Bungees)
ID: FA811825R0006Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8118 AFSC PZABBTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/94cab672080041b3adf2dc3831fa6c34/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, is seeking contractors for the remanufacture of B-1 Cylinder Assemblies (Bungees) under a firm-fixed-price contract. The procurement involves comprehensive services including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing to restore these critical components to a like-new condition. This initiative is vital for maintaining the operational integrity of the B-1 aircraft, reflecting the Air Force's commitment to quality and reliability in its fleet. Interested small businesses must submit a Source Approval Request if not previously qualified, with the solicitation expected to be issued around January 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Merry Curry at merry.curry.1@us.af.mil or Jacqueline K West at jacqueline.west@us.af.mil.

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    The United States Air Force, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, is seeking contractors for the remanufacture of B-1 Cylinder Assemblies (Bungees) under a firm-fixed-price contract. The scope includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing to restore items to a like-new condition. The contract comprises a three-year base period with two additional one-year options. Each of the 24 specific items referenced includes a National Stock Number (NSN), part number, estimated annual quantity, and delivery requirements. Vendors interested in bidding must submit a Source Approval Request if they are not previously qualified and may obtain technical data by emailing specified contacts. Additionally, the project is set aside for approved small businesses, with the solicitation projected to be issued around January 2025. Clarifications and questions must be submitted in writing, and vendor identities will remain confidential. The initiative reflects the Air Force's focus on maintaining the quality of critical components for the B-1 aircraft through a competitive procurement process.
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