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Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" for the KC-135 aircraft, specifically part number 43324795 (NSN: 1680-99-168-7382FL). The U.S. Air Force is seeking to determine if the requirement can be competitively sourced or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for this information solicitation.

• The government requires potential sources capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified spare part.

• This includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.

• Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.

• Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs.

• Estimated Spares Requirement: Maximum Quantity of 18ea.

• Maximum PR Value: $201,455.46.

• This is a new spares buy; there is no repair requirement.

• Estimated Solicitation Information: To Be Determined.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses are requested by 4/22/26.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.

• Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• Technical data and drawings may be available; requests for drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• NAICS Code: 336413, with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• The document includes information on Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL).

• SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is a market research effort by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" related to the KC-135 aircraft. The government is seeking information to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for this effort.

• The primary requirement is the new manufacture of specific spare parts for the KC-135 aircraft.

• The specific item identified is Part Number 43324795 (NSN: 1680-99-168-7382FL).

• Maximum quantity: 14ea.

• Maximum PR Value: $156,687.58.

• Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.

• Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and handling diminishing manufacturing sources.

• This is a new spares buy; there is no repair requirement.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses are requested by April 21, 2026.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.

• Do not contact the originator of the post with questions.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• Potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.

• QRs and Engineering Data Lists (EDL), if applicable, are attached.

• Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire technical data.

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

• SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• Estimated Solicitation Information: To Be Determined.