OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
The Defense Logistics Agency � WS - Richmond is issuing this Sources Sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties which are interested, and have the resources and capability, to provide the following: NSN: 1650-012047657 Part Number: 0711354-001 Quantity: 39 NAICS: 336413 WSDC: 11F / AIRCRAFT, GALAXY C-5 Solicitation: SPE4A727R0126 CAPABILITY Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the new manufacture of the item(s). Generally, this entails the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, potential sources may 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 information is intended as general for manufacturing and is not intended as an exhaustive list of possible requirements of capability. Technical Orders and Qualification Requirements are not available. The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and whether a small business set-aside is appropriate. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. No additional feedback, or evaluation will be provided regarding submissions. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE Potential sources must submit their response via email to Leslea Newlon at Leslea.Newlon@dla.mil Responses should include: CAGE, Company Name, Contact Name, Phone number, preferred email address, City and State Small Business status for the NAICS listed above Brief Capability Statement (optional) Telephone or postal mail inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. No additional feedback, or evaluation will be provided regarding submissions. DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for a proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.
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