REQUEST FOR INTERESTED SURPLUS VENDORS FOR THE C-130 PRESSURE INDICATOR, NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG

(Request for Interested Manufacturers for the Pressure Indicator)

Request For Information, C-130 Pressure Indicator

Below is a short description, the attachment includes a full description and survey.

Market research is being conducted to identify potential vendors that have surplus C-130 Pressure Indicators, NSN 6620-01-394-4019 LG, PN 10401N01P00. 

NOUN: Pressure Indicator

NSN: 6620-01-394-4019 LG

PN: 10401N01P00

QTY: 27

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this item is Ametek, Inc. (CAGE 61349), and they are no longer willing to produce this item. The Government does not own or have access to the technical data for this item. Due to technical requirements, the Government’s need is limited to surplus assets that are in New-Unused condition.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

The item is a cockpit mounted indicator which provides a visual display to the aircrew of fuel tank pump output pressure measured in pound per square inch capable of reading from zero to 50 PSI of the fuel system cross feed manifold between the aircraft fuel tanks and the engines.

INTEREST

The AFSC Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to AMETEK, INC. for the manufacture of the Pressure Indicator in support of the C-130 program.  Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 03 JUNE 2025 by emailing Tyler Martens (tyler.martens.2@us.af.mil).  The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This source sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.   Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.   Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) applies to this request for information:

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

This RFI is issued for the purpose of conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C-130 Pressure Indicator.