FAN, CENTRIFUGAL
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 (USAF), specifically the 424th SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of Centrifugal Fans (Part Number 4100149C, NSN 4140-01-652-4720KT) for the KC-46 platform. This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. Responses are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the new manufacture of specific spare parts, including procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for comprehensive supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, managing long-lead time parts, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages. The estimated spares requirement is a maximum quantity of 6 units, with a maximum price value of $374,971.80. This is a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Identify qualified sources and determine potential for competition or Small Business Set-Aside.
- Estimated Value: Max $374,971.80 (for 6 units)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-aside)
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
- Published: May 11, 2026, 04:26 PM UTC
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on the SAM.gov posting. Questions should be submitted via email to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil. This is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded based on this synopsis, and no funds are available for this effort.
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
The government encourages responses from all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS Code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees. Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are embedded or attached. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be sent to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE.
Additional Notes
This information is being requested by the 424th SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron, under the broader Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency.