Noun_Cylinder Assembly, A_Application_KC-135_NSN_1650-00-589-9026_Part_Number_5-84046-6
ID: FD20302500847Type: 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/d17f02352a6a481d87017420d397d7da/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking market research on potential suppliers for the Cylinder Assembly, NSN 1650-00-589-9026, specifically for the KC-135 aircraft. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify businesses capable of manufacturing the required spare parts, conducting necessary inspections, and managing logistics, while encouraging participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including small businesses and those with specific designations such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone. The initiative reflects the Air Force's strategic interest in engaging various suppliers to prepare for future solicitations based on the gathered market data. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their business information to the primary contact, 423 SCMS Workflow, at 423scms.workflow@us.af.mil, noting that this is not a solicitation and no funding is available at this stage.

    Point(s) of Contact
    423 SCMS Workflow
    423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
    Files
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    SSS_FD20302500847.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the United States Air Force to gather market research on potential suppliers for spare parts—specifically the Cylinder Assembly, NSN 1650-00-589-9026, for the KC-135 aircraft. This request aims to identify interested businesses, including large and small companies, as well as those with specific designations such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone. It specifies that this notice is not a solicitation or an indication of an awarded contract, but rather a preliminary step to assess competitive interest and capabilities. The SSS outlines that suppliers must be equipped to manufacture the listed items, conduct necessary inspections, and manage logistics—including various procurement aspects. The document includes a call for interested parties to submit their business information while stressing that this is solely for market research, with no funding available for requests. Additional submission instructions, contact information, and required qualifications for approval to perform the tasks are also provided. Ultimately, this initiative reflects the Air Force's strategic interest in engaging diverse businesses for their procurement needs while preparing for future solicitations based on the gathered data.
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