Spares Procurement
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 United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential sources for Spares Procurement of a "Lever, Remote Control" (NSN: 3040-01-267-7734NZ, P/N: 4067415). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or designated as a Small Business Set-Aside. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK. Responses are due by November 29, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the new manufacture of 11 units of the specified item. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for 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, and shipping serviceable assets. This is a "New Spares Buy" and does not include a repair requirement. Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research is being conducted to determine potential Small Business Set-Aside. All business sizes (Large, Small, 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,500 employees.
- Response Due: November 29, 2025
- Published: November 6, 2025
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research purposes to identify qualified sources and inform the government's decision on whether to competitively procure the requirement or set it aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this SSS.
Additional Notes
Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item. Technical data and QRs are attached or referenced. Engineering Drawings can be requested via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.
Contact Information
- Primary: Nathan R. Sholund (nathan.sholund@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Gregory Howard (gregory.howard.9@us.af.mil)