TURBINE, AIRCRAFT CO
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 (424th SCMS), under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting Sources Sought market research to identify potential sources for the new manufacture of aircraft component part number 2204520-2-2 (NSN: 1660-01-379-5875), titled "TURBINE, AIRCRAFT CO". This effort aims to determine the best acquisition strategy, including potential for a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by February 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is the new manufacture of the specified aircraft component. This includes procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets. Nonrecurring engineering costs may also be a responsibility. The estimated spares requirement is for QTY 22. This is a new spares buy, not a repair requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (DEPT OF DEFENSE)
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will determine potential for Small Business Set-Aside. All business sizes are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 05:59 AM UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate. This is a market research effort, and requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The government is interested in all business sizes and types, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
Technical Data & Source Approval
Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Qualification Requirements (QR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached or referenced. Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL; if no EDL is provided, sources must independently acquire technical data. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email using an Excel spreadsheet. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.
Contact Information
- Workflow Email: 423scms.workflow@us.af.mil
- Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office.
- Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified email address; do not contact the originator directly.
Response Information
Specific business information is requested, including company name, address, POC, CAGE code, size standard, business type certifications (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, etc.), and ownership details. Oral submissions are not acceptable.