Knife,Canopy Punctu / NSN: 1680-01-695-5739 / PN: 405387-5
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), under DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of Knife, Canopy Punctu (NSN: 1680-01-695-5739 / PN: 405387-5) spares for the KC-46 platform. This initiative aims to identify potential sources and determine competitive sourcing options. Responses are due by February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the new manufacture of component parts, encompassing procurement, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, and shipping serviceable assets. This requirement is for a new spares buy and does not include repair services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Requirement: New manufacture of Knife, Canopy Punctu (PN: 405387-5, NSN: 1680-01-695-5739KT)
- Quantity: Maximum 32 units
- Estimated Value: Maximum PR value of $1,109,475.20
- Set-Aside: The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 05:59 AM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026, 04:10 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button on SAM.gov and provide business information as detailed in Part I of the notice. Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet.
Technical Details
The specific spares requirement is for Part Number 405387-5 (NSN: 1680-01-695-5739KT). QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached; absence of an EDL means sources must independently acquire technical data.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
- Contact: Questions should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.
- Estimated Solicitation Information: To Be Determined. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.