Fuel Bladder(s)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS), under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of Fuel Bladder(s) for the B-52 Platform. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by November 14, 2025.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the new manufacture of specific fuel bladders, identified by Part Numbers (P/Ns) and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), for the B-52. This effort is for new spares, with no repair requirement. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for:
- Procurement/manufacture
- Inspection and testing
- Preservation, packaging, and shipping
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and managing diminishing manufacturing sources.
Specific items include:
- P/N 520-12991-4 (NSN: 1560-01-522-0552FG, Max Qty: 86)
- P/N 520-12991-5 (NSN: 1560-01-522-0554FG, Max Qty: 86)
- P/N 520-12991-6 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1172FG, Max Qty: 86)
- P/N 520-12991-3 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1614FG, Max Qty: 86)
- P/N 520-12991-1 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1615FG, Max Qty: 86)
- P/N 520-12991-7 (NSN: 1560-01-521-2563FG, Max Qty: 120)
- P/N 520-12991-2 (NSN: 1560-01-522-6337FG, Max Qty: 120)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified; government is determining if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: November 14, 2025
- Published: May 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Responses will be used to identify potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, SDBs, 8(a)s, SDVOSBs, HUBZone, and WOSBs. Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) and submit it electronically via DoD SAFE. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be sent to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this notice, and no funds are available for this effort. The estimated solicitation information is "To Be Determined."
Contact: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil for questions.