C-5 Ballscrew Assembly Sources Sought
ID: FA820325BSCRWType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8203 AFSC PZAAB2HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS (1620)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/36aedde70fb74b6a9e79bf6dd5a88d76/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 28, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

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.

Point(s) of Contact
MS. CHRISTINA WITT, CONTRACTING OFFICER
(801) 777-6977
christina.witt.2@us.af.mil
Nichole Fuit
(801) 586-4670
nichole.fuit.1@us.af.mil
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