Nose Domes
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, OK, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for Nose Domes for the B-52/TF-33 platform. This market research aims to identify potential sources and determine the acquisition strategy for future spares procurement. Responses are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks capabilities for the manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and shipping of Nose Domes. The primary items of interest are:
- Part Number 35-17375-1 (NSN: 1560-00-735-3588FG, Quantity: 43)
- Part Number 35-17375-2 (NSN: 1560-00-735-3589FG, Quantity: 66) Potential requirements may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing, Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified; the government is interested in all business sizes and is exploring the possibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: February 26, 2026
- Published: February 3, 2026
Key Requirements for Respondents
Interested sources must be capable of manufacturing these critical components. Respondents are required to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) may be attached or made available.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals, and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The purpose is solely for market research to inform future acquisition decisions. To respond, interested vendors must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" and submit their business information by the deadline.