SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL
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 (430th SCMS), under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of 31 units of SOLENOID, ELECTRICAL (NSN: 5945-01-185-2945TP, P/N: 783539-1). This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Responses are requested by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought is for Spares Procurement and focuses solely on the new manufacture of the specified solenoids, with no repair requirement. Potential sources must demonstrate capabilities in furnishing labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for manufacturing, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Additionally, vendors may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. Nonrecurring engineering costs may be associated with becoming an approved source.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product/Service Code: 5945 (Relays And Solenoids)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research is to determine potential set-asides. The government is interested in all business sizes (Large, Small, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB).
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 04:59 AM UTC.
- Published: May 19, 2026.
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, and Estimated Value: To be determined.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. This is not a solicitation, and no funds are available for market research. Responses will help the government assess industry capabilities and potential for competition.
Technical Data & Source Approval
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 opportunity. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via an Excel spreadsheet to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 430 SCMS,
430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil - SAR Workflow (423rd SCMS):
429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.milandjenise.lucero.1.ctr@us.af.mil - Tinker SAR Process Questions: AFSC Small Business Office