TANK, FUEL, AIRCRAFT
ID: SPE4A725R0177Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATIONRICHMOND, VA, 23237, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (1560)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for the procurement of aircraft fuel tanks, specifically NSN 1560-00-739-8342. The agency is seeking organizations capable of manufacturing, inspecting, testing, packaging, and delivering these tanks, with an estimated requirement of 56 units across various part numbers. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness of military aircraft, and the results of this sources sought notice will inform whether the requirement will be set aside for small businesses or opened to full competition. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by November 25, 2024, to Michelle R. Scott at michelle.r.scott@dla.mil, as no solicitation is currently available and the government will not provide feedback on submissions.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency issued a sources sought notice to perform market research for the supply of aircraft fuel tanks (NSN 1560-00-739-8342). The document identifies three approved suppliers and outlines that there is currently no solicitation available. Interested parties are invited to provide their organizational and capability information by November 25, 2024. The notice states that responses will help determine procurement methods, which may include small business set-asides or full open competition. Potential suppliers must demonstrate their capacity to manufacture, inspect, test, package, and deliver the specified tanks, as well as manage supply chains and logistics. Specific requirements indicate an estimated demand of 56 units of various part numbers associated with the fuel tank. Interested organizations must submit tailored capability statements without expecting feedback on their submissions, as the government will not engage in telephone inquiries and assumes no financial responsibility for the costs incurred in the responses. This sources sought notice is part of the federal government’s approach to gather market information before proceeding with future contracts.
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