Sources Sought Synopsis FD2020-24-00608.pdf

Notice ID FD2020-24-00608

Active / Inactive Active

Notice Status Published

Department/ Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE (057)

Sub-Tier DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (5700)

Major Command AFMC (FA8203)

Sub Command AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER

Office FA8203 AFSC PZAAB

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contract Opportunity Type Sources Sought (Original)

Date Offers Due 4 / 15 / 2024, 4:00 PM MST (7 Days)

DESCRIPTION

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.

1.1 The Government is performing market research on potential sources of manufacturing for the following item(s):

Contract Type: Supply Pricing Arrangement: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) End Item: A-10 Landing Gear Noun: Stator, Disc Brake

NSN: 1630-01-003-9105

P/N: 5002515

1.2 This notification is for market research purposes to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, knowledge and ability to obtain access to the proprietary data to manufacture this item. This notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid.

1.3 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive.

1.4 The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336413 which has a corresponding size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement.

1.5 The Government is interested in all small or large business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your business status to the identified NAICS Code.

1.6 The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and include information that demonstrates you possess or have the ability to obtain rights to the proprietary data required to manufacture this item.

PROGRAM DETAILS: The Government anticipates issuing a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract under limited sources competition. This proposed requirement is limited to Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (cage code 0B9R9) and Aircraft Wheel and Brake, LLC. (cage code 33269).

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part. Suppliers will need to have or obtain the technical data from these sources, Meggitt Aircraft or Aircraft Wheel and Brake.