ACUATOR, ELCTRO-ME

Quick Summary

The United States Air Force (424th SCMS), under the broader DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of ACUATOR, ELCTRO-ME (Part Number 825206-2, NSN 1680-01-653-3265KT) for the KC-46 platform. This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine the optimal acquisition strategy, including potential Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are requested by April 8, 2026.

Scope of Work

• Primary Requirement: New manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping for Part Number 825206-2, NSN 1680-01-653-3265KT.
• Estimated Requirement: 3 units.
• Potential Responsibilities: Supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping.
• Note: This is for new spares and does not include a repair requirement.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
• Contract Type/Duration/Value: To be determined.
• Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research is open to all business types.
• Response Due: April 8, 2026 (as per SAM.gov notice).
• Published: March 31, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Action: Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov.
• Questions: Submit to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.
• Requirement: Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for the item. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
• Technical Data: Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) information may be available or require independent acquisition.
• Evaluation: Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy, including potential small business participation.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

• NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing).
• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
• Interest: 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.

Additional Notes

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
• Nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source may be the responsibility of potential sources.