IFR LH - DOOR ASSY
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 (424th SCMS) is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of 14 units of the IFR LH - DOOR ASSY (NSN: 1560005756307FG, P/N: 4-3904-177). This is a spares buy, not a repair requirement. The government aims to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Overview
This is strictly market research; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for this effort. The primary goal is to identify capable sources across all business sizes, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, and various socio-economic categories.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- New manufacture of 14 units of the "IFR LH - DOOR ASSY".
- Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component parts manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues.
- Nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source may be the responsibility of potential sources.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, and Estimated Value: To be determined.
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.
- Responses to this market research are requested by March 13, 2026.
- Potential sources are REQUIRED to 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 or referenced.
- Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocac.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
- SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- The government is specifically interested in determining if this effort can be a Small Business Set-Aside.
Contact Information
- Organization: 424th SCMS, Supply Chain Management Squadron
- RFI Responses Email: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process Contact: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil