GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
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, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (NSN: 1680-01-132-7249YQ, P/N: 6826C0001-01). The purpose is to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing new spares for this item and to determine if the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research.
Scope of Work
The government seeks sources to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of 14 units of the specified gearbox assembly. This includes 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. This requirement is for new spares only and does not include repair services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: All business sizes and types are encouraged to respond, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, SDBs, 8(a)s, SDVOSBs, Hubzone Businesses, and WOSBs.
- Response Due: Date to be determined.
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTORS" to participate. Responses are for informational and planning purposes only. Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QRs) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached to the original notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet. Questions regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office.
Additional Notes
Do not contact the originator of the post with questions; submit questions to the provided email address: 423SCMS.GUMD.RFI@us.af.mil. Oral submissions are not acceptable.