TORQUE TUBE 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 U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS), supported by DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for the potential "Spares Procurement" of a specific Torque Tube Assembly (NSN: 1680-01-148-7148RK, Part Number: NF53601-01B). This effort aims to identify qualified sources for a new spares buy of an estimated 90 units. Responses to this market research are requested by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This Sources Sought is for a new spares buy of the Torque Tube Assembly, with no repair requirement. The estimated quantity is 90 units. The NAICS Code associated with this requirement is 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The anticipated Place of Performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
Technical Data & Submission
Potential sources must be capable of completing a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. References are made to Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL), which may be embedded or attached. Interested vendors should select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage; all business sizes, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond)
- Response Due: March 13, 2026
- Published: March 6, 2026
Purpose & Relevance to Bidders
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation or Request for Proposal. Its primary goal is to identify potential sources and inform the government's acquisition strategy, including the determination of any future set-asides. Vendors interested in this potential future procurement should respond by the specified date and follow instructions for SAR package submission and technical data acquisition.