Fuel Bladder
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential sources for Fuel Bladder(s) for the B-52 platform. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded. The U.S. Air Force aims to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by November 14, 2025.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing new Fuel Bladder(s). This includes the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. Specific Part Numbers and NSNs are listed with estimated maximum quantities:
- 520-12991-4 (NSN: 1560-01-522-0552FG) - Max Qty: 86
- 520-12991-5 (NSN: 1560-01-522-0554FG) - Max Qty: 86
- 520-12991-6 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1172FG) - Max Qty: 86
- 520-12991-3 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1614FG) - Max Qty: 86
- 520-12991-1 (NSN: 1560-01-522-1615FG) - Max Qty: 86
- 520-12991-7 (NSN: 1560-01-521-2563FG) - Max Qty: 120
- 520-12991-2 (NSN: 1560-01-522-6337FG) - Max Qty: 120 This is for new spares, with no repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage); interest in all business types (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).
- Response Due: November 14, 2025
- Published: May 28, 2026 (Notice Identifier: 407a9f2bda16434bbc3fd380dcc805f8)
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Potential sources are required to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Technical data may be available via an Engineering Data List (EDL) or drawings. Responses will inform the government's decision on future procurement strategy.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Airframe Structural Components) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
- Questions should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.
- This notice is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation.