Cessna 208B Spares and Support Equipment

Chad Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Aircraft Sustainment Package Solicitation Number: FA8625-22-R-2035Agency: Department of the Air Force Office: Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Location: Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio NAICS code: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing ___________________________________________________________This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the capability to provide for the Air Force’s full requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this

SSS. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.Objective: The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility and Training Aircraft, International Acquisition Programs Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract via FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the country of Chad. The potential purchase will consist of unclassified spares, support equipment and subscriptions for two Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft in the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) configuration. Please see the draft Statement of Work and associated attachments for specifications.  If, after reviewing the SOW, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements.  Failure to provide documentation, may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.  Included in your response, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:.                   Company/Institute Name:.                   Address:.                   Point of Contact:.                   CAGE Code:.                   Phone Number:.                   E-mail Address:.                   Web Page URL:Respondents should also identify themselves as a small business and/or any other socioeconomic designations such as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) or 8(a) business. SSS issuance does not restrict the USG’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this SSS.RESPONSE DUE DATE:Responses to this SSS are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST. Friday, 26 November 2021 and should be sent to hannah.wood.3@us.af.mil.Primary Point of Contact: Hannah Wood Contract Specialist hannah.wood.3@us.af.mil