StarterEngineAir_End_Item_F138_NSN_2995015314505GE_PN_9281M79P03
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 (421st SCMS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the Spares Procurement of a specific engine starter part (NSN: 2995-01-531-4505GE, P/N: 9281M79P03). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitively bid or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded. Responses are requested by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government requires sources capable of manufacturing new spare parts, including component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, managing long-lead time parts, addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. The estimated requirement is for 32 units. This is a new spares buy and does not include a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Estimated Units: 32
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for all business types)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
- NAICS Code: 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to be considered participants in this market research. Potential sources must be qualified and 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 original notice. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE. Responses will inform future acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
Technical data may be provided on the EDL; otherwise, sources must acquire it independently. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified workflow email address: 421SCMS.Requirements.workflow@us.af.mil.