Spares Procurement of Seal, Air, Aircraft
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, specifically the 430th SCMS Supply Chain Management Squadron, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the Spares Procurement of Seal, Air, Aircraft (NSN: 2840-01-603-2118NZ, P/N: 4081983-01). The purpose is to identify potential sources and determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by April 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement and manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping for the specified aircraft seal. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing long-lead time parts, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues. This is a new spares buy with an estimated requirement of 16 units and does not include a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, Value: To be determined
- Set-Aside: Government is determining if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. All business sizes are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: April 25, 2026
- Published: April 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, SDBs, 8(a)s, SDVOSBs, HUBZone, and WOSBs. Responses will inform the government's decision on the acquisition strategy.
Technical Data & Source Approval
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) are attached to the notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. SAR inquiries should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.
Business Information Requested
Respondents should provide their Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, CAGE Code, Phone, Email, Web Page URL, Business size status, and Unique Entity ID (UEI), along with a statement on domestic or foreign ownership.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil. The primary contact is John Freeman (John.Freeman.16@us.af.mil).