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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 5, 2019. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Lease of C130 Aircrafts or similar type

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W91B4N19Q7000Federal

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NAICS: 532411
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Solicitation # 140D0426R0080
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532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing

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MI

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom
Contacts1 person available
OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA
Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA
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Kenny J. DouangmalaContract Specialist

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This is a sources sought notice for the lease of two to five C130 aircrafts or similar type and of comparable capability to transport cargo to support the Afghanistan National Defense Security Forces. Transportation of cargo will be throughout Afghanistan. All interested vendors that want to participate shall submit a capabilities statement and must have an active registration in Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS). SAM Registration: Only vendors who are from the United States shall be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and have an active Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number at the time of proposal submission. Interested vendors can find more SAM information at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM/#1. All interested vendors that want to participate and submit a proposal in response to a future solicitation must have an active registration Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS). Lack of registration in the SAM or JCCS database will make an offeror ineligible for award. The information and registration can be accomplished at: https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/bta_olvr_reg_guide_faqs.aspx. In addition, all subcontractors at all tiers, who the prime contractor will contract with during the life of the contract, shall be registered in JCCS at the time of proposal. This notice shall NOT be considered a request for proposal, quotation, or an invitation for bid. All interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement. **Response Date: 15 April 2019 1:00 p.m Local Afghanistan time** (Eastern Time stated in the above response date does not apply to this notice)

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