LIGHT 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 United States Air Force (430th SCMS), under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK), has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of "LIGHT ASSY" (NSN: 6220-01-653-4086KT, P/N: 72303249-1). This effort aims to determine the acquisition strategy, including the potential for a competitive or Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks sources capable of manufacturing new "LIGHT ASSY" units, with an estimated requirement of 17 units. The scope includes:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibility for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.
- Potential responsibility for nonrecurring engineering costs. This is a new spares buy and does not involve a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Not determined; government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses and various Small Business categories (Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned).
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
- Published: February 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a market research effort, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on responses. No funds are available for information solicited. Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on the SAM.gov posting. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy.
Technical Data & Source Approval
Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QRs) attached to the notice. An Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, is also attached. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be sent to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
For responses and questions, contact 430 SCMS via email at 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.