TORQUE LIMITER ASSEMBLY
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force, is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of a Torque Limiter Assembly (NSN: 1680-01-232-5160RK, P/N: NF53400-03A). This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine market competitiveness and potential for a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking capabilities for the new manufacture of the Torque Limiter Assembly, which includes:
- Furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements.
- Managing long-lead time parts and diminishing manufacturing sources.
- Potential responsibility for nonrecurring engineering costs.
- Estimated Spares Requirement: 19 units. This is a new spares buy, not a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if a Small Business Set-Aside is appropriate. All business sizes (Large, Small, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB) are encouraged to respond.
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026
- Published: February 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Interested sources must select the "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button.
- Questions should be submitted to the provided workflow email address: 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.
- Potential sources are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR).
- QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached to the original notice.
- Requests for Engineering Drawings should be sent to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
- SAR packages must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/).
Place of Performance
- Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for the information solicited.