SAM #FD20302700112

Market Research for Hydraulic Accumulator Spares for KC-135 Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force, through the 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research for the procurement of Hydraulic Accumulators for the KC-135 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron, Air Force Sustainment Center, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense - Products Requested: - Hydraulic Accumulator for KC-135 platform - National Stock Number (NSN): 1650-00-640-8485 - Part Number: M5498-1 - Quantity: 33 units - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM named; market research is open to all capable manufacturers, including small and disadvantaged businesses - Requirements: - New manufacture, testing, packaging, and shipping of Hydraulic Accumulators - Suppliers must provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment - Supply chain management and logistics planning required - Potential for nonrecurring engineering costs to become an approved source - Market research to determine acquisition strategy and potential small business set-asides - Notable Details: - This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation or request for proposal - Focus on identifying qualified manufacturers for future procurement

Description

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Spares Procurement of: Hydraulic Accumulator

Platform: KC-135

NSN: 1650-00-640-8485 P/N: M5498-1

Notice ID (PR#): FD20302700112

AMC/AMSC: 1/T

Department/Ind. Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE Major Command: AFMC Sub Command: AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER Office: 423rd 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): 1650 • NAICS Code: 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: 423rd SCMS Workflow Email: 423scms.guea.workflow@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 423rd 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: M5498-1 NSN: 1650-00-640-8485 Estimated Spares Requirement: 33ea

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