Door, Access, Aircraft
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 United States Air Force (424th SCMS), through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for Spares Procurement of B-2 aircraft door and access components. This market research aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing new spare parts and determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a solicitation. Responses are due by March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources for the manufacture of new spare parts for the B-2 platform. This includes providing labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and managing diminishing manufacturing sources. This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement.
Specific items of interest include:
- Part Number: DAA3131A102-003, NSN: 1560-01-350-2643FW, Estimated Spares Requirement: 3
- Part Number: DAA3131A102-001, NSN: 1560-01-350-2642FW, Estimated Spares Requirement: 5
- Part Number: DAA3131A102-037, NSN: 1560-01-350-1375FW, Estimated Spares Requirement: 4
- Part Number: DAA3131A102-067, NSN: 1560-01-364-5277FW, Estimated Spares Requirement: 2
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, at 04:59 AM UTC
- Published: March 11, 2026
Submission & Technical Requirements
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" and submit responses to the SSS, including specific business information as requested in Part I of the document (company details, size standards, and certifications). Questions should be submitted to the provided workflow email address.
Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for these items. QRs and Engineering Data Lists (EDL) are attached to the original notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Eligibility & Place of Performance
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. The NAICS Code is 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. No funds are available for the information solicited. Estimated solicitation information is "To Be Determined."