Heat exchanger
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of Heat Exchanger, Air (NSN: 1660-01-350-8209FW, P/N: 793303-2). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the new manufacture of 10 units of the specified Heat Exchanger, Air. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, managing long-lead time parts, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources, and shipping serviceable assets. This is a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: The government is interested in all business sizes and types, including Large Business, Small Business, 8(a)s, SDVOSBs, HUBZone, and WOSBs, and will consider a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, at 05:59 AM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026, at 02:13 PM EST
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. Responses should include business information as detailed in Part I of the document, covering company details, NAICS code, business size, and socio-economic status. The government will use responses to determine potential set-aside opportunities.
Technical Data & Source Approval
Potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached. The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov/ for "MQR-PSD-1". Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
- Workflow Email: 423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
- SAR Process Questions: Contact the AFSC Small Business Office.