NozzleTurbineAirc_End_Item_F100_NSN_2840014455773NZ_PN_4084183
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, is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of a Turbine Nozzle End Item (NSN: 2840014455773NZ, PN: 4084183). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. The purpose is to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the new manufacture of the specified turbine nozzle. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. This effort is for a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortage issues. Nonrecurring engineering costs for becoming an approved source may be the responsibility of the potential vendor. The estimated spares requirement is for December 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components)
- Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Response Due: March 12, 2026
- Published: March 5, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The market research aims to determine the potential for a competitive or Small Business Set-Aside.
Technical Data & Source Approval
Potential sources wishing to be qualified must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached or referenced. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via an Excel spreadsheet to the specified email address. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Submission & Contact
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil.