FD2030-26-00753

Quick Summary

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of a specific butterfly valve (NSN: 4810-00-866-8132OK, P/N: 37D401214P104). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due February 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This SSS seeks capabilities for the procurement and manufacture of component parts for the specified butterfly valve. Potential responsibilities include:

• Inspection, testing, preservation, and packaging.
• Shipping, supply chain management, logistics planning, and forecasting.
• Long-lead time procurement and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources.
• Shipping serviceable assets. This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement, and an estimated Spares Requirement date of April 1, 2027.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Special Notice)
• Contract Type/Value: To be determined
• Period of Performance: To be determined
• Response Due: February 5, 2026
• Published: January 5, 2026 (SSS document posted date)

Eligibility & Submission

• 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.
• NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
• Submission: Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov.
• Technical Data & Source Approval: Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR). SAR packages are submitted electronically via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Requests for Engineering Drawings should be emailed to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.
• Questions: Submit questions regarding this post to dlaaviation.aob.sourcessought@us.af.mil.

Additional Notes

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
• This notice is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this SSS, and no funds are available for this effort. Information is subject to change.