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A -- Supply Chain Optimization Universal Toolkit (SCOUT)

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/MLMT) intends to enter into sole source procurement discussions with Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, a small business certified as a SBA Hub Zone firm based in Killdeer, North Dakota. This procurement aims to develop the Supply Chain Optimization Universal Toolkit (SCOUT), which integrates advanced lean and six sigma methodologies, e-commerce practices, and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness for Air Force Weapons Programs. The objective is to create a comprehensive toolkit that will be used by Department of Defense suppliers to improve supply chain operations. Firms that are SBA Certified Hub Zone businesses or small businesses capable of delivering the outlined services are invited to express their interest and submit documentation demonstrating their qualifications within 15 days of the announcement's publication. Submissions received after this deadline or lacking required information will not be considered. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with Terry L. Rogers serving as the point of contact. Protests regarding a firm’s Hub Zone status are to be handled according to applicable FAR regulations. Additional business opportunities and information can be accessed through federal procurement portals.

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AFRL plans sole source contract with Killdeer Mountain for SCOUT supply chain optimization toolkit.

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Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services

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OH

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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Terry L Rogers
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION UNIVERSAL TOOLKIT (SCOUT). The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/MLMT) intends to initiate award discussions with the intent to make an award, based upon other than full-and-open competition (in accordance with FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) / 15 U.S.C. 657a), to Killdeer Mountain MFG., Killdeer, North Dakota, a Small Business, SBA Certified Hub Zone Firm. The primary objective of this effort is to establish the application and deployment of Integrated e-Lean, e-commerce and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tools in support of Air Force Weapons Programs to enhance supply chain capability and responsiveness. There are three main technology areas that shall be melded into one overall technical effort; 1.) State of the art lean and six sigma practices and principles, 2.) State of the art e-commerce practices and principles, and 3.) State of the art RFID technology practices and principles. These three individual technologies shall be encompassed into one toolkit to be developed for use by DOD suppliers. Entities who meet the criteria for / or are a SBA Certified Hub Zone Firm, Small Business and who are capable of providing the services stated above shall fully identify their interest and submit, in writing, information documenting their qualifications and capabilities to meet the requirements stated above within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Responses received after 15 days or without the required information will be considered non-responsive to the synopsis, and will not be considered. Other business opportunities for the Air Force Research Laboratory are available at www.fedbizopps.gov. Direct questions to the Contracting point of contact identified in the announcement. Protests of this organizations Hub-Zone Small Business status shall be initiated in accordance with FAR 19.306.

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