COUPLING ASSEMBLY,Q
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, has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of a specific Coupling Assembly (NSN: 4730001232728, P/N: 68B580116-101). This is a new spares buy, with an estimated requirement of 29 units. The government is seeking to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought is for the procurement/manufacture of the specified coupling assembly. Potential responsibilities for interested sources include component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. There is no repair requirement for this item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Contract Details: Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined.
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Response Due: April 5, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate. 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. Responses will help determine potential set-aside opportunities.
Technical Data & Qualification
Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached to the original notice. The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov/ for the keyword MQR-PSD-1. 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 via DoD SAFE (safe.apps.mil).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
- Questions regarding this post: dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process questions: AFSC/SB at afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil