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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify potential sources for the WING FUEL ACC DOOR (THIN) for the B-52 platform. This is not a solicitation, but an effort to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks sources capable of procuring/manufacturing the item: WING FUEL ACC DOOR (THIN), Part Number: 35-10868-508, NSN: 1560005626837FG. The estimated requirement is 185 units. This is a new spares buy, with no repair requirement. Potential sources must be able to furnish 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Notice Identifier: 6c92a3c0ce67462a89bfa6a4495d295d
- Response Due: March 13, 2026 (as per document summary, overriding metadata's March 16, 2026)
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Set-Aside: To be determined (market research to assess competitive or Small Business Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Federal Stock Class: 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate. 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. Responses should include business information as detailed in Part I of the document.
Technical Data & Qualification
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), if applicable, are attached to the original notice. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: 424 SCMS
- Email for Questions: 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil
- Email for SAR Process Questions: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil