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 U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of a GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (NSN: 1680-00-340-9345FL, P/N: 5-96770-2). This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due March 26, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research effort, not a solicitation, to identify qualified vendors capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for the new manufacture of the specified gearbox assembly. The scope includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential responsibilities may also extend to supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. The estimated spares requirement is 6 units, focusing solely on new spares, not repair.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research is open to all business sizes (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB).
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, at 04:59 AM UTC.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. To be qualified, potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QRs) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached to the notice. SAR packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE. Part I of the response requires specific business information including company name, address, CAGE code, and business size status. This notice is for planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this SSS.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 423rd SCMS, email: 423.scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process Questions: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
- Engineering Drawings Requests: ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil