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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 25, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SOURCES SOUGHT: KC-46 Fight Control Paint Stands and Dollies (FCPSD)

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KC46FCPSDFederal

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The Department of Defense, specifically the AFLCMC WLCK KC46, is conducting market research to identify capable vendors for KC-46 Flight Control Paint Stands and Dollies. This sources sought notice aims to assess product commerciality and determine if a small business set-aside is feasible. Interested parties must provide their SAM Unique Entity Identifier, examples of similar products delivered in previous projects, and any clarifying questions regarding the provided statement of work and examples. Submissions must be sent via email to Captain Kedzie and Lieutenant Darien by the deadline of August 31, 2026. The requirement falls under NAICS code 336411 and is managed by the office located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with the place of performance situated in zip code 73145.

General Info

DoD market research for KC-46 paint stands and dollies, responses due August 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8609 Aflcmc Wlck KC46

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Tinker AFB, OK, OH, 73145

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

4

KC-46 Flight Control Stands and Dollies SOW Rev. 1

DOCX, High priority: read this firstsow
High

SOW for KC-46 Flight Control Stands and Dollies Rev 1

DOCX, High priority: read this firstsow
High

Flight Control Stand Example

DOCX, Low priorityother
Low

Flight Control Stand Example

DOCX, Low priorityother
Low

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8609 Aflcmc Wlck KC46
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7108, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8609 Aflcmc Wlck KC46
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7108, USA
Contacts
VICTOR KEDZIE
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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To download attachments, click on [PIEE Solicitation Module Link for KC46FCPSD] below and then scroll down to download [SOW___KC_46_FCSD__Rev_1_] and [Stand_and_Dolly_Examples]. This Sources Sought notice is issued for market research purposes only. The Government is seeking to identify vendors capable of providing the requested products, assess the commerciality of those products, and evaluate the feasibility of a small business set-aside. Interested vendors are requested to submit, via email to Capt Kedzie at contact@example.gov and Lt Darien at contact@example.gov, the following: (1) SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI); (2) Examples of similar products provided under previous efforts, regardless of customer; (3) Any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the attached documents that may assist the Government in clarifying its requirement. Responses are invited and encouraged.

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