Sources Sought Synopsis

Sources Sought Template
(Request for Interested Manufacturers for the Pressure Indicator)

FROM: Amy Himes /409 SCMS/GUMBC

TO: AFSC/PZAAB

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

FBO Post Title:
Request for Interested Surplus Vendors for the C-130 Pressure Indicator,

NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential vendors that have surplus C-130 Pressure Indicators, NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG, PN 10401N01P00.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The item is a cockpit mounted indicator which provides a visual display to the aircrew of fuel tank pump output pressure measured in pound per square inch capable of reading from zero to 50 PSI of the fuel system cross feed manifold between the aircraft fuel tanks and the engines.
Impediment to Competition:
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The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this item is Ametek, Inc. (CAGE 61349), and they are no longer willing to produce this item. The Government does not own or have access to the technical data for this item. Due to technical requirements, the Government’s need is limited to surplus assets that are in New-Unused condition.

INTEREST

The AFSC Contracting Office intends to award a Small Business Set-Aside for the manufacture of the Pressure Indicator in support of the C-130 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than November 30, 2026 by emailing Afton Ruffin ([email protected]) and Amy Himes ([email protected]).

DISCLAIMER

This source sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for 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.