C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes
ID: FD20602400053Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8538 AFSC PZAABROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1f2d4aed5fc14a9e986d1b4a50860a25/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of C-5 Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Door Gearboxes. These gearboxes are used on United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft for NSN 1680-01-159-9590 & 1680-01-159-9591. The gearboxes are miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components, and they are essential for the proper functioning of the C-5 Nose Landing Gear. The place of performance for this procurement is Warner Robins, GA, USA. For more information, contact Jessica Grinstead at jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil or Karen Beckford at karen.beckford@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica Grinstead
    jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil
    Karen Beckford
    karen.beckford@us.af.mil
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    16G1-146-3 PN 177370-2.pdf
    16G1-146-4 PN 177370-2.pdf
    16G1-164-3 PN 177380-2.pdf
    16G1-164-4 PN 177380-2.pdf
    SSS Gearboxes.pdf
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    C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes
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