WING FUEL ACC DOOR (THIN)
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 Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the spares procurement of WING FUEL ACC DOOR (THIN) (Part Number: 35-10868-508, NSN: 1560005626837FG) for the B-52 platform. This effort aims to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing 185 units and determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Synopsis is for market research only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded. The government seeks to identify sources for the procurement/manufacture of 185 units of the WING FUEL ACC DOOR (THIN). This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment for manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. The scope may also include supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, and material shortage issues. Nonrecurring engineering costs may be the responsibility of potential sources.
Submission & Qualification
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. Responses are due by March 13, 2026. The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses and various Small Business categories. Potential sources wishing to be qualified must 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 posting. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Key Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
- Product Service Code: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Primary Contact: 424 SCMS (424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil)
- SAR Process Questions: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
- Published Date: February 13, 2026