LinerCombustionCh_End_Item_F108_NSN_2840013443232PN_PN_9978M51G18
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, on behalf of the Air Force Sustainment Center (421st SCMS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of LINER, COMBUSTION CH (PN: 9978M51G18, NSN: 2840013443232PN) for the F108 engine. This effort aims to understand the competitive landscape and determine the best acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are requested by March 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires sources capable of manufacturing the LINER, COMBUSTION CH, including all component parts, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping. This is a new spares buy, not a repair requirement. Additional responsibilities may include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and managing diminishing manufacturing sources. Potential sources may also be responsible for nonrecurring engineering (NRE) costs. The estimated requirement date for these spares is December 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Requirement Date: December 31, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 22, 2026
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
- Interested Businesses: The government is interested in responses from all business sizes, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
- Qualification: Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached or referenced.
- Technical Data: Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL. If no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire necessary technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Submission & Contact
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. Questions regarding the SAR process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office. Questions regarding this specific post should be sent to 421scms.requirements.workflow@us.af.mil. This is a market research effort only; no funds are available for this information solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.