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, OK, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for the procurement of Aircraft Trailing Edge spares (NSN: 1560-01-548-5077 EK, P/N: L2100164-022). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by May 9, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded from this notice, and no funds are available. The government seeks to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing new Aircraft Trailing Edge spares to support the U.S. Air Force.
Key Requirements
Potential sources must be capable of:
- Manufacturing new spares, including component parts.
- Performing inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potentially managing supply chain, logistics planning, forecasting production, and handling long-lead time parts. The estimated requirement is for 172,007.59 units, with an estimated total value of $12,900,569.25. This is for new spares only, with no repair requirement.
Submission & Eligibility
Interested sources should select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Responses must include specific business information as requested in Part I of the document, covering company details, size standards, and socio-economic classifications. The government is interested in responses from all business sizes, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
Set-Aside
The government is currently assessing whether this effort can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside.
Important Notes
- Potential sources wishing to be qualified 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; inquiries for drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
- Questions regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office.
- Questions regarding this post should be directed to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.
Timeline
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
- Response Due: May 9, 2026