Linkage Assembly
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Linkage Assembly (NSN 1680-01-144-9928RK, Part Number NF53601-03B) for B-1B aircraft spares procurement. This is market research to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by March 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Synopsis aims to identify qualified manufacturers and suppliers for "Spares Procurement" of the specified Linkage Assembly. The government seeks to understand industry capabilities for manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping of these component parts. This is a new spares buy, with an estimated requirement of 87 units (22 minimum / 131 maximum), and does not include a repair requirement. Potential responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a market research effort to determine the potential for a competitive procurement or a Small Business Set-Aside. All business sizes are encouraged to respond, 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.
Technical Data & Submission
Interested sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) may be embedded or referenced. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE. To participate, interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on the SAM.gov notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, and Estimated Value: To be determined. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice.
Contact Information
For responses and questions, contact the 423rd SCMS, Supply Chain Management Squadron, via email at 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.