LinerCombustionCh_End_Item_F108_NSN_2840011720159PN_PN_9978M52G08
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for the new manufacture of Liner Combustion Chamber components (NSN: 2840-01-172-0159PN, P/N: 9978M52G08) for the U.S. Air Force. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the new manufacture of the specified item. Capabilities sought include:
- Procurement and manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibilities for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortages.
- Potential responsibility for nonrecurring engineering costs. This is a new spares buy; no repair requirement is involved.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Requirement Date: December 14, 2028
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 04:59 AM EDT
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is interested in responses from all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The purpose is to determine potential for competitive procurement or small business set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov.
- Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item.
- SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE.
- Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet.
- Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only; no contract will be awarded based on responses, and no funds are available for information requested. Government-provided data is annotated on the Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire technical data. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.