INDICATOR,PRESSURE
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, OK, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential sources for "INDICATOR,PRESSURE" (NSN: 6685011480811RK) for B-1 Aircraft spares. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to determine if the requirement can be competitively bid or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement and manufacture of 22 units of Part Number KDE356 (NSN: 6685011480811RK). The scope includes component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement. Potential responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, managing diminishing manufacturing sources, and shipping serviceable assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; all business sizes are being considered.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 05:59 AM UTC
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Contract Details: Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined based on market research.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. Potential sources must be qualified and complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for the item. Technical data and Engineering Data List (EDL) may be provided or may need to be independently acquired. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
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. The government will consider breaking the requirement out by airframe.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 422 SCMS
- RFI Workflow Email: 422.scms.afmc.rfi@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process Questions: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
- Required Information: Company name, Point of Contact, CAGE code, NAICS code, business size status, etc., are requested from interested parties.