Noun__Application_F-16_NSN_1650-01-042-3259_Part_Number_1211178-005
ID: FD20302501229Type: 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)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the procurement of the Cylinder Assembly, NSN 1650-01-042-3259, which is critical for the F-16 aircraft. The initiative aims to gather market research on the capabilities of manufacturers to supply necessary components, including parts inspection, testing, packaging, and inventory management. This procurement is essential for maintaining the operational readiness of the F-16 fleet, and the government is seeking responses from a diverse range of business classifications to assess competitive sourcing options. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities and business information to the primary contact, 423 SCMS, at 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil by the specified deadline, noting that there is currently no funding available for this initiative.

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    The United States Air Force issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to gather market research regarding a new spares procurement for the Cylinder Assembly, NSN 1650-01-042-3259, related to the F-16 aircraft. This initiative aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing and supplying necessary components, including parts inspection, testing, packaging, and inventory management. The government is seeking responses from various business classifications, including large and small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and others, to determine if the requirement can be satisfied competitively or set aside for small businesses. The SSS is not a request for proposals or a commitment for contract award, and interested vendors must submit their capabilities and business information by a specified deadline. The Air Force will use the gathered insights to inform its acquisition strategy without any current funding available for the information solicited.
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