C-5 Ballscrew Assembly Sources Sought
ID: FA820325BSCRWType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8203 AFSC PZAAB2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS (1620)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the procurement of C-5 Ballscrew Assemblies. This market research aims to determine if responsible sources exist and to assess whether the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The C-5 Ballscrew Assemblies are critical components used in aircraft landing gear systems, and the government is seeking information on similar services provided to both government and commercial customers over the past three years. Interested parties are encouraged to respond within 14 days of the posting date, and should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Christina Witt at christina.witt.2@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-777-6977.

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