Aircraft Trailing Edge
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 market research via a Sources Sought notice for the new manufacture of Aircraft Trailing Edge components (NSN: 1560-01-166-1135 EK, P/N: L2100164-021). This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are requested by May 9, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research only and is not a solicitation for proposals or a request for offers. The U.S. Air Force seeks to identify qualified sources for the spares procurement of the Aircraft Trailing Edge. The government will use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. No contract will be awarded from this notice, and no funds are available for information provided.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The requirement is for the new manufacture of the Aircraft Trailing Edge, including all component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for comprehensive supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. The estimated requirement is for 172,007.59 units with a total estimated value of $12,900,569.25. This is a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement.
Eligibility & Technical Qualification
The government is interested in responses from 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. The applicable NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Potential sources must be qualified and complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are embedded or attached to the original posting. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire necessary technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Submission & Contact Information
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on the SAM.gov posting to participate. Questions regarding this notice should be submitted via email to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil. For questions concerning the Tinker SAR Process, contact the AFSC Small Business Office.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Response Due: May 9, 2026, at 04:59 AM UTC
- Published Date: April 8, 2026