F-15E Ammunition Container Repair
ID: FD20602500016Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8520 ALFCMC EBWKROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c9afaf804756440a8c333b5a6a9f8448/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources capable of providing qualification and repair services for the F-15E Ammunition Container, identified by NSN 1005-01-298-2522 and P/N 10029110. The objective is to gather information on vendors' expertise, capabilities, and experience to support a five-year contract that may involve the repair of 1-20 units annually. The F-15E Ammunition Container is critical for the storage and transfer of ammunition within the U.S. Air Force, and the current original equipment manufacturer, General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), holds proprietary rights to the necessary data. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capabilities by November 25, 3:00 PM EST, to the designated contacts, Melissa Wells and Charles Harris, via their respective email addresses.

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    Melissa Wells
    melissa.wells.5@us.af.mil
    Charles Harris
    charles.harris.3@us.af.mil
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    RFI_Ammo Container Repair_FD20602500016.docx
    The U.S. Government is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore potential vendors capable of providing qualification and repair services for the F-15E Ammunition Container, identified by NSN 1005-01-298-2522 and P/N 10029110. The current original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), which holds proprietary data rights. This RFI aims to gather capabilities for a five-year contract, potentially involving the repair of 1-20 units annually. Interested parties must provide comprehensive details about their manufacturing capabilities, experience, and resources relevant to the project. The RFI includes sections that address vendor qualifications, including company demographics, previous contract experiences, facility capabilities, and procedures for managing technical and inventory issues. Importantly, responses to this RFI are voluntary and exploratory, and do not constitute a commitment by the government to award any contracts. Interested vendors must submit their information by November 25, 3:00 PM EST, via specified email addresses.
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