COUPLING ASSEMBLY,Q

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force to conduct market research for "Spares Procurement" related to the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, OK. The government is seeking to identify potential sources for the manufacture of specific items and to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for this information solicitation.

• Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the item(s) listed.

• This generally includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.

• Potential sources may also 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.

• This is a new spares buy and does not have a repair requirement.

• The contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined.

• Unit prices will be established at the time of contract award.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• This is a market research effort; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation.

• Responses to this SSS are for informational and planning purposes only.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe.

• Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached.

• Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire necessary technical data.

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet.

• SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

• Organization: DLA Aviation at OKC/DLR Procurement Operatio

• Workflow Email: dlaaviation.oob.sourcesought@us.af.mil

• For SAR process questions, contact the AFSC Small Business Office.

• Company/Institute Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Phone, Email, Web Page URL.

• Size of business per NAICS Code, and specific small business certifications (Small Business, Woman Owned, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned, Service Disabled Veteran).

• Statement on domestic or foreign ownership.

• The deadline for responses is not explicitly stated in the provided text but is implied to be before a potential solicitation is issued.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" of a specific item (Part Number 7M894-1, NSN 4730003613250). The U.S. Air Force is seeking information to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is NOT a solicitation, and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. No funds are available for this market research effort.

• The primary requirement is the "new manufacture" of the item listed.

• This may include procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.

• Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

• Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs.

• The estimated requirement is for 08 each of the specified part.

• This is a new spares buy and does not have a repair requirement.

• Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses should include specific business information as requested in Part I of the document.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified email address.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.

• Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are referenced and may be attached.

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to a specified address.

• SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

• Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA