Manifold 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 U.S. Air Force, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Manifold Assembly (NSN: 1650-01-175-4048, P/N: 022-35174-1). This effort aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing this item and to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new spares buy of approximately 26 Manifold Assemblies. The scope includes:
- New manufacture, procurement, inspection, and testing.
- Preservation, packaging, and shipping.
- Potential involvement in supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources.
- No repair requirement is associated with this notice.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Spares: 26ea
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential for small business set-aside). The government is interested in all business sizes.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026
- Published: March 3, 2026
Purpose of Market Research
Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities for manufacturing the Manifold Assembly and to inform future acquisition strategies, including potential small business set-asides. Interested sources must demonstrate technical capability by completing a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Qualification Requirements (QR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are referenced, and drawings can be requested via email.
Submission Instructions
Interested vendors should select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE. The NAICS code for this effort is 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.