Knife,Canopy Punctu / NSN: 1680-01-695-5739 / PN: 405387-5

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS) to conduct market research for "Spares Procurement" related to KNIFE, CANOPY PUNCTU (NSN: 1680-01-695-5739KT, P/N: 405387-5) for the KC-46 platform. The purpose is to identify potential sources and determine acquisition strategy, including whether the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for this market research effort.

• The government is seeking sources capable of the "new manufacture" of the specified item.

• 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, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

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

• The estimated requirement is for a maximum quantity of 32 units.

• The maximum PR Value is $1,109,475.20.

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

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

• Responses to this SSS are requested by providing business information as detailed in Part I of the document.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.

• 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 as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached. Government-provided data is on the EDL; absence of an EDL means sources must acquire technical data independently.

• SAR packages are submitted electronically via DoD SAFE.

• The Place of Performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• Estimated solicitation information is "To Be Determined."

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued by the U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS) to conduct market research for Spares Procurement related to the KC-46 platform. The government is seeking to identify potential sources for the manufacture of specific aircraft parts and to determine if the requirement can be competitively sourced or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.

• The primary requirement is the new manufacture of component parts, including procurement/manufacture, 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, and shipping serviceable assets.

• The specific spares requirement identified is for Part Number 405387-5 (NSN: 1680-01-695-5739KT), with a maximum quantity of 32 and an estimated maximum PR value of $1,109,475.20.

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

• Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button on SAM.gov to participate.

• Responses to this market research are requested by providing business information as detailed in Part I of the notice.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified workflow 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 Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

• Potential sources must be qualified to perform the requirement and 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; absence of an EDL means sources must independently acquire technical data.

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

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• Estimated Solicitation Information: To Be Determined.