BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY
ID: FD20302501697Type: 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

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5164f373b0894920bc450e170bfe6cd2/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 12, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking information from potential sources for the procurement of a Ball Screw Assembly (NSN 1680-01-464-1344RK) to support the KC-135 platform at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to gather insights on the capabilities of various businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms, to manufacture and supply the required components, with a focus on managing production, logistics, and supply chain processes. The procurement represents a new effort without existing repair requirements, and interested suppliers are encouraged to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to participate in shaping future acquisition strategies. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact the primary point of contact, 423 Workflow, via email at 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
423 Workflow
423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
FD20302501697.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 3:04 PM UTC
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to gather information from potential sources for the procurement of a Ball Screw Assembly (NSN 1680-01-464-1344RK). This document serves as a market research effort rather than an official solicitation, with no contracts awarded based on the findings. The U.S. Air Force is seeking responses from various businesses, including small and disadvantaged firms, to assess interest and capability in manufacturing and supplying the required spares for the KC-135 platform at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. Interested suppliers must provide detailed company information and will be evaluated based on their ability to manage all aspects of production—from labor and materials to logistics and supply chain management. Potential sources need to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to participate in the contract opportunity, as the actual solicitation details are still to be determined. This is a new procurement effort without any repair requirements, and all interested parties are encouraged to respond to this call for market research to assist in shaping future acquisition strategies.
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