Directorate Of Contracting, Oo-Alc 6050 Gum Lane/Bldg 1215, Hill Air Force Base, Ut 84056-5825

16 -- SOL F42630-96-R-BBBBJ POC For copy, Debbie Allred/Likl/(801)777-6011, For additional information contact Debbie Allred/Likl/(801)777-6011 Item 0001 NSN 1630- - - . Item 0002 This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought synopsis. This is not a Request for Proposals. We anticipate the release of the solicitation within approximately nine months. The following information is provided to do a Market Survey of Industry to identify interested sources with the capabilities to produce a replacement wheel and brake assembly for the F-16 Block 10-32 aircraft. The replacement system should provide a wheel design to accommodate both a bias ply and radial ply tire. The brake design shall provide a minimum of 1000 landings before removal for repair or replacement. The replacement wheel and brake shall fit within the present envelope of the F-16 Block 10-32 wheel well fittings and lines and will be form, fit, and function compatible with existing aircraft/landing gear. Respondents should be equipped to manufacture wheel and brake assemblies and their component parts per Air Force Performance Specification #965529 which will be provided upon request. This acquisition will also include a brake warranty of 1000 landings. It is not the intent of this announcement to direct or fund a design/development effort. Respondents who choose to design and develop a replacement wheel and brake assembly must complete all test and qualification requirements and be ready to produce the end product prior to proposal submittal. Those who choose to embark on a design/development effort do so at their own risk as the Air Force may or may not proceed with a solicitation. Pre-Qualification will be required prior to award of a contract. This acquisition will not be delayed to allow a contractor to become a qualified source unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the government. To qualify, a contractor must provide documentation that they have met all the requirements of the Performance Specification #965529. Clarifications regarding the specifications will be provided at the contractor's written request however, any waivers will not be addressed/entertained. Interested sources should provide their company name, address and a point of contact in a one page letter. No telephone or fax requests please. (0213)

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