Indicator, Attitude
ID: FD20302501723Type: 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

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a79bc783d42947f2b890c443a9dc66b5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 4:59 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency at DLA Aviation in Oklahoma City, is seeking potential sources for the procurement of hydraulic drive units for the F-16 aircraft, as indicated in a Sources Sought Notice. This procurement focuses on new spare parts, specifically the NSN 1650-01-308-0839, and does not include any repair requirements, emphasizing the need for suppliers to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for qualification. This initiative is part of a broader effort to engage diverse suppliers and assess the feasibility of competitive procurement under FAR PART 10 guidelines. Interested businesses, including small, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, are encouraged to express their interest via the provided email, 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil, noting that no funds are available for this inquiry.

Point(s) of Contact
430 SCMS
430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
FD20302501729.pdf
Apr 10, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for the procurement of hydraulic drive units required for the F-16 aircraft. This notice is part of a market research effort under the FAR PART 10 guidelines, aimed at assessing the feasibility of competitive procurement or setting aside contracts for small businesses. The procurement is for new spare parts, specifically NSN 1650-01-308-0839, without a repair requirement. Interested businesses, including various classifications (Small, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, etc.), must express their interest via the provided workflow email. The notice outlines that no funds are available for this inquiry and emphasizes the importance of potential suppliers completing a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for qualification. Additionally, the document provides contact information for inquiries and guidance on submitting necessary documentation through secure channels. This initiative highlights the U.S. government’s ongoing commitment to engaging diverse suppliers for its defense needs.
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