The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 is contemplating the Spare Buy of KC135 Directional Sleeve.  This notice is in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).  A firm fixed price, fixed quantity type contract is contemplated. 

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD2030-25-00905.

The Government intends to issue a request for quotation on or about 24 March 2025 with a closing response date of 24 April 2025 and estimated award date of on or about 24 August 2025. This notice does in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for quotation and is intended to be taken as such.

Written response is required.

Item 0001: Sleeve, Directional; NSN: 1650006256630; P/N 6-61567-1.

Function: provides different rates of flow to control flaps and spoiler Nha.

Dimensions:  4.3” h x4.3” w x 8.3” l and weighs 3.0 lbs.  Material: Steel.

Delivery:  Deliver units 21 each on 11 January 2027. Early delivery is acceptable.

Ship To:

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SW3210

DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT HILL

7537 WARDLEIGH RD BLDG 849W

CML 385 519 8898

HILL AFB UT 84056-5734

84056-5734

USA

Duration of Contract Period: One Year

(a) Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is required in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003. Contractor determined location and method of marking is acceptable.

(b) Surplus is not acceptable

(c) Award cannot be made to offshore vendor without prior approval IAW SAMM, Chapter C7, Para C7.19.1.

Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY.  Interested vendors that have not been previously qualified for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development, Small Business Office at 405-739-7243.  As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards specified for qualification. 

Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part.  Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from approve sources. 

Current Approve Source(s) include:

FEDERAL INDUSTRIES, INC.                CAGE CODE: 65506                  LARGE BUSINESS

THE BOEING COMPANY                       CAGE CODE: 81205                   LARGE BUSINESS

In order to receive any technical data related to this acquisition, offerors must send an email request to Public Sales Office (AFLCMC.LZP.PubSales@us.af.mil). Release of any data is subject to applicable data rights. The request shall be on company letterhead and include the applicable solicitation number, the specific data needed (including TO and/or drawing numbers), and a copy of the current, approved DD Form 2345. The form, including instructions for completing the form, is available at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/forminfo/forminfopage2220.html. 5

The Government is not responsible for incomplete, misdirected, or untimely requests.**

Export Control:  N/A

The AMC is 1/R.  The rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained.

Set-aside: N/A

Based upon market research, the Government will not be using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's re