IFR RH - 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, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of an IFR RH - DOOR ASSY (NSN: 1560005756322FG, P/N: 4-3904-177). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this market research. Responses are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the new manufacture of 14 units of the IFR RH - DOOR ASSY. This includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and shipping serviceable assets. 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
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine set-aside)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1560 - Airframe Structural Components
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Technical Requirements
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate in this market research. The government is interested in all business sizes and types, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
Potential sources wishing to be qualified 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 ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.