F-16 Electric Control Box
ID: FD20302500654Type: 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 AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42d5f37c663a4ee8be51e95d268dfa00/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 2, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of F-16 Electric Control Boxes, specifically under the National Stock Number (NSN) 1660-01-196-5999. This opportunity involves manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics related to the electric control boxes, with an emphasis on determining whether the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, including disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises. The initiative is part of market research aimed at identifying qualified suppliers to inform the acquisition strategy while promoting inclusivity among various business classifications. Interested vendors are encouraged to reach out via email at dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil for further information, noting that this is a Sources Sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals, with no funding available for responses.

Point(s) of Contact
dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil
dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
SSS_PR2500654.pdf
Dec 26, 2024, 1:09 PM UTC
The file is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force to explore potential sources for the procurement of electric control boxes under the NSN 1660-01-196-5999. This document is part of market research to determine whether the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, including various classifications such as disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses. Interested vendors are encouraged to register for consideration, although this is not a solicitation for proposals, and no funding is available for responses. The requirement involves manufacturing, inspection, testing, and logistics related to the item specified. Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) process to qualify and may need to independently acquire technical data if it is not provided by the government. The main purpose is to gather information to inform the acquisition strategy and to outline the capabilities needed from participating vendors. Overall, the document aims to facilitate the identification of qualified suppliers for a specific military requirement while promoting inclusivity among different business categories.
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