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Supply of F100 Metallic Aircraft Seals

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense involves the procurement or manufacture of 16 specialized metallic aircraft seals for prime contractors working on Air Force F100 Engine projects. The specific components are identified by NSN 2840-00-332-6768NZ and part number 4022669, with all units to be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The contract mandates the provision of First Article documentation and requires Unique Identification for any units with a value exceeding 5,000 dollars. Operating under NAICS code 336413, the agreement is managed by the FA8121 Afsc Pzaaa agency.

General Info

DoD subcontract for 16 metallic aircraft seals delivered to Tinker Air Force Base.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8121 Afsc PzaaaView Agency

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

OK

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FD20302601113_F100_SPARES_SEAL_METALLIC_AIRCRAFT2840003326768NZ.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FD20302601113 F100 Spares Seal, Metallic, Aircraft 2840-00-332-6768NZ

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PostedAug 19

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8121 Afsc Pzaaa

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Supplies specialized metallic seals for prime contractors on Air Force F100 Engine projects. Procures or manufactures 16 units of Seal, Metallic, Aircraft per NSN 2840-00-332-6768NZ and P/N 4022669. Requires Unique Identification (UID) for units exceeding $5,000 and First Article documentation. Delivers 16 units to Tinker Air Force Base, OK.

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