KC-135 Block 45 LRUs
ID: FD2060Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/60c3a5c5f01d441da0e56fe26a8f40ac/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is seeking interested manufacturers for the production of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the KC-135 Legacy Tanker aircraft. This procurement focuses on critical systems such as the Auto Pilot Control Panel and Radio Altimeter, which are essential for the Block 45 modification aimed at upgrading the aircraft’s avionics and enhancing operational capabilities through 2040. Currently, Rockwell Collins is the only known source with the necessary technical data and production expertise, and this procurement will follow the "Other Than Full and Open Competition" process under FAR 6.302-1. Interested manufacturers are encouraged to express their capabilities to Kristopher Greene at kristopher.greene.ctr@us.af.mil, with responses being voluntary and not binding on the government.

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    Kristopher Greene
    kristopher.greene.ctr@us.af.mil
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    FD2060.docx
    The document is a Request for Interested Manufacturers, conducted by DLA Aviation Procurement Operations, to identify potential sources for the production of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the KC-135 Legacy Tanker aircraft. The LRUs include critical systems such as the Auto Pilot Control Panel and Radio Altimeter, which are integral to the Block 45 modification aimed at upgrading the aircraft’s avionics and enhancing its operational capabilities through 2040. Currently, Rockwell Collins is the only known source with the necessary technical data and production expertise. This procurement will follow the "Other Than Full and Open Competition" process, specifically FAR 6.302-1, indicating that Rockwell Collins is deemed the sole responsible source. The document serves purely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation, emphasizing that responses are voluntary and not binding on the government. Interested manufacturers are invited to express their capabilities before the specified deadline for potential consideration in the procurement process.
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