REGULATOR,TENSION,C
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 Synopsis for the "new manufacture" of REGULATOR,TENSION,C (NSN: 1680-01-216-0543RK, P/N: R84-1001-48-4A). This effort aims to identify potential sources for spares procurement and assess whether the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded. Responses are requested by February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the new manufacture of the specified item, not repair. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for component parts procurement/manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated spares requirement is 19 units. Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" of NSN: 1680-01-216-0543RK, P/N: R84-1001-48-4A.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026
- Published: February 5, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Eligibility & Source Approval
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 Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to 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. Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL; otherwise, sources must independently acquire technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to the Tinker Engineering Drawings Public Sales Desk. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No funds are available for this information solicitation. The information is current as of the publication date but subject to change. Oral submissions are not acceptable.