HousingGearboxTurbine_End_Item_F100_NSN_2840011796908NZ_PN_4062032
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 (421st SCMS), under the Defense Logistics Agency, is conducting a Sources Sought for Housing Gearbox Turbine End Items (NSN: 2840011796908NZ, P/N: 4062032). This market research aims to identify potential manufacturers for a new spares buy, with an estimated requirement date of September 1, 2028. Responses are due by February 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Synopsis is issued to conduct market research and identify potential sources capable of manufacturing the specified turbine gearbox components, including component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. The government is also assessing if the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for this information solicitation.
Key Requirements
- Manufacture the specified item (NSN: 2840011796908NZ, P/N: 4062032), including component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibilities may include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources.
- This is for a new spares buy, not a repair requirement.
- Estimated Spares Requirement date: September 1, 2028.
- Nonrecurring engineering costs may be required for sources to become approved.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
- The NAICS Code is 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
Submission & Technical Data
- Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate.
- Responses are requested by February 24, 2026.
- Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified workflow email address:
421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil. - Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for the item.
- Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are embedded or attached. Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL; if no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire technical data.
- Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet.
- Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.
Additional Notes
This information is for planning purposes and is subject to change. The estimated solicitation information is to be determined.