SAM #FD20302700037

Market Research for F-16 Differential Gear Spares (32 units)

This opportunity is a market research request from the Department of Defense for F-16 aircraft spares. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force - Air Force Sustainment Center, 422nd Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) at Tinker Air Force Base - Products Requested: - Differential Gear for F-16 aircraft - National Stock Number (NSN): 3040-01-172-0271HS - Part Number: 734574 - Quantity: 32 units - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM is named; the government is seeking potential manufacturers capable of producing the item - Requirements: - Vendors must be able to manufacture new Differential Gears, including all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment - Must provide supply chain management, logistics planning, engineering, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a formal solicitation - Notable Details: - The government is interested in identifying competitive sources and potential small business set-aside opportunities - The item is critical for the F-16 platform and must meet military specifications

Description

Please see attached for additional information.

Spares Procurement of: DIFFERENTIAL GEAR

Platform: F16

NSN: 3040-01-172-0271HS P/N: 734574

Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700037 AMC/AMSC: 3/P

Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE Major Command: AFMC Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER Requiring Office: 422nd SCMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original) • All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA

Classification • Federal Stock Class (manufacture) (https://www.acquisition.gov): 3040 • NAICS Code (https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards): 336413

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Organization: 422nd SCMS Workflow Email: 422.scms.afmc.rfi@us.af.mil SEND RESPONSES HERE

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential Spares Procurement sources for the requirements identified below and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. The Government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited.

The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.

The 422nd SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of the NSN(s) listed below.

REQUIREMENTS

Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s) listed below. Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The unit prices will be established at the time of a contract award for the item(s) listed below.

Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source. The spares requirement for this effort is identified below:

Part Number: 734574 NSN: 3040-01-172-0271HS Estimated Spares Requirement: 32

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