Heat Exchanger / NSN: 1660-01-349-8307 / PN: 793269
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, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the Spares Procurement of a Heat Exchanger (NSN: 1660-01-349-8307FW, P/N: 793269-1). This effort aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing this item to determine if the requirement can be competitively sourced or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought is for the procurement of 3 units of the specified Heat Exchanger. The government is interested in sources capable of manufacturing the item, which includes the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential responsibilities may also encompass supply chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, and managing diminishing manufacturing sources. 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
- Product/Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, at 05:59 AM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
Submission & Qualification
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Responses should include business information as requested in Part I of the document. Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and an Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet. Questions should be submitted to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil; oral submissions are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for the information solicited. The government is interested in all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined.