Rod, Piston, Linear Actuating
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 Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for Rod, Piston, Linear Actuating (NSN: 1650-00-557-1510HS, P/N: 68A692553-2001). This initiative aims to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and manufacture of component parts, including inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential responsibilities may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, managing diminishing manufacturing sources, and shipping serviceable assets. This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will consider small business set-aside options. The government is interested in all business sizes (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).
- Contract Details: Contract type, period of performance, and estimated value are to be determined. Unit prices will be established at the time of contract award. Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, at 04:59 AM UTC
- Published: April 28, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. This is a market research effort; requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside options.
Technical Data & Qualification Requirements
Potential sources 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 to the original notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 423 SCMS
- Email: 423.scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil
- Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.