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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify potential sources for the procurement of LINKAGE ASSEMBLY spares for the F-16 platform. This is not a solicitation but aims to determine if the requirement can be competitively sourced or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. The specific item is identified by Part Number 16C0101-811 and NSN 1680-01-073-2187RK. Responses are requested by March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves the procurement and manufacture of component parts, including inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential responsibilities for interested sources may extend to supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing long-lead time parts, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. This is a "New Spares Buy" and does not involve repair services. An estimated requirement of 13 units is specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Item: LINKAGE ASSEMBLY (PN 16C0101-811, NSN 1680-01-073-2187RK)
- Quantity: Estimated 13 units
- Pricing: Unit prices to be established at contract award; potential for nonrecurring engineering costs.
- Estimated Solicitation: To Be Determined
- Response Due: March 19, 2026
- Published: March 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
The government is interested in responses from all business sizes, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Potential sources must also complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item, with electronic submission via DoD SAFE. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. Questions regarding this post should be directed to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance
The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.