VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research conducted by the United States Air Force (424th SCMS) to identify potential sources for "Spares Procurement" of VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY parts (NSN: 1680-99-477-5431FL, P/N: 43323070). The government is seeking to determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for this information solicitation.

• The government is procuring the new manufacture of specific spares for the KC-135 platform.

• Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for procurement/manufacture, 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, and shipping serviceable assets.

• The specific spares requirement is for Part Number 43323070 (NSN: 1680-99-477-5431FL), with a maximum quantity of 11ea and a maximum PR Value of $504,208.21.

• This is a new spares buy and does not have a repair requirement.

• Interested sources must select the “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" button to participate.

• Responses are requested by 4/22/26.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• 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), if applicable, are attached. The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov for "848 SCMG MQR".

• Government-provided data is annotated on the EDL. If no EDL is attached, sources must independently acquire technical data.

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

• SAR package submission is electronic through DoD SAFE.

Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA

• Estimated Solicitation Information is To Be Determined.
• The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) issued by the U.S. Air Force (424th SCMS) to conduct market research for the procurement of VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY spares for the KC-135 platform. The government is seeking potential sources to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for the information solicited.

• The primary requirement is the new manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping for the specified item.

• Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, and shipping serviceable assets.

• The specific item is identified by Part Number 43323070 and NSN 1680-99-477-5431FL.

• Estimated Spares Requirement: Max Quantity of 7ea, with a Max PR Value of $320,859.77.

• This is a new spares buy and does not have a repair requirement.

• Contract type and estimated value are to be determined.

• Place of Performance: Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses are requested by April 21, 2026.

• Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the specified email address (424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil).

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• NAICS Code: 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QRs) for this item.

• QRs and Engineering Data List (EDL), if applicable, are attached. The official synopsis of QRs can be found by searching www.sam.gov for "848 SCMG MQR".

• Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.

• SAR package submission is electronic through DoD SAFE.

• The document includes a form (Part I. Business Information) for companies to provide details about their business and any teaming partners.