PLATE ASSEMBLY, BEAR_End_Item_F100_NSN_2915011894224PN_PN_216203-1
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential sources for the spares procurement of Plate Assembly, Bear (P/N 216203-1, NSN 2915011894224PN) for the F100 platform. This is to inform future acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by June 25, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) aims to identify qualified manufacturers and suppliers for the procurement of new Plate Assembly, Bear units. The U.S. Air Force is assessing industry capabilities to determine if this effort can be competitive or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. This is strictly for market research; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this notice. No funds are available for this market research.
The scope of work includes the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. This requirement is for new spares only, with no repair services involved.
Item Details
- Part Number: 216203-1
- National Stock Number (NSN): 2915011894224PN
- Platform: F100
- Estimated Quantity: Minimum 1 each, Medium 4 each, Maximum 6 each
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The government is interested in responses from all business types, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The applicable NAICS Code is 336412 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a corresponding Size Standard of 1,500 employees.
Technical Data & Source Approval
Interested sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov for "MQR-PSD-1". Government-provided data is annotated on the Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable; otherwise, sources must independently acquire technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/).
Submission & Contact
To participate in this market research, interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Responses are due by June 25, 2026 (Central Standard Time). Questions regarding this post and responses should be directed to 421scms.workflow@us.af.mil. For SAR process questions, contact the AFSC Small Business Office.