Sources Sought_FD20202400828.pdf

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KC-135 Anti-Skid Electrical Component
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This document is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center. The government is conducting market research to identify potential sources to manufacture the KC-135 Anti-Skid Electrical Component with NSN 5998011625197. The proposed NAICS code is 336413 with a 1,250 employee size standard. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to the incumbent manufacturer, Hydro-Aire, Inc. (CAGE 81982), as the government does not own the technical data required to manufacture this item. Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to obtain the necessary proprietary data from the incumbent. This is not a solicitation and the government makes no commitment to a future procurement.

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Notice ID FD2020-24-828-KC135

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 07 / 10 / 2024, 4:30 PM MST (15 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: KC-135 ANTI-SKID Noun: ELECTRICAL COMPONENT

NSN: 5998011625197

R/N: 42-70117

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) sole source contract to Hydro- Aire, Inc (CAGE 81982) for NSN 5998011625197.

The Government does not own the rights to the data for the KC-135 Anti-Skid Electrical Component. Suppliers will need to have or obtain the complete technical data and drawings from the manufacturer, Hydro-Aire, Inc. (CAGE 81982). Attempts to reverse-engineer this part has been deemed not plausible or economically reasonable.

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