Fd203062700424 (2995-01-290-1428J)
- Client
- United States Air Force
- Solicitation No.
- —
- Posted
- 10/21/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 336412
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contact
- 421SCMSRequirements
Description
AI GeneratedThe United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for a Valve, Assembly for the F-118 engine (NSN 2995-01-290-1428J). The required contractor must provide all labor, material, facilities, and equipment to manufacture, test, preserve, package, and return completely serviceable units to the government. Scope responsibilities also include supply chain management, logistics planning, parts forecasting, long-lead procurement, and managing obsolescence issues. Performance takes place at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This notice is a Sources Sought Synopsis rather than a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded directly from this research. The government invites interest from all business sizes under NAICS code 336412, which carries a size standard of 1,000 employees. To be eligible, a company must have manufactured the subject or a similar item within the past 36 months for the Department of Defense or an Original Equipment Manufacturer. Interested sources must submit a Source Approval Request package electronically via DoD SAFE and select the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button on the posting.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 012901428- SSS.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
This Sources Sought Synopsis is conducted by the United States Air Force for market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for a valve assembly for the F-118 engine. It aims to determine if the effort can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. All business types, including large and small businesses, are invited to respond.
- Issued by
- United States Air Force
- How to submit
- Electronic via DoD SAFE or email
- Submission details
- Select ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS on the posting. SAR packages must be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE to designated workflow email addresses.
- Place of performance
- Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA
Scope of work
- New manufacture of component parts
- Inspection and testing
- Preservation and packaging
- Shipping of serviceable assets
- Supply chain management and logistics planning
- Forecasting production requirements
- Long-lead time parts procurement
- Addressing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages
Minimum qualifications
- Completion and approval of a Source Approval Request package
- Manufactured the subject or similar item within the past 36 months for the OEM or Department of Defense
Documents to include with the bid
- Source Approval Request package
- Company business information including CAGE Code and UEI
- Teaming agreement details if applicable
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- FD20302700424
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Buying office
- Defense Logistics Agency › DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 20, 2026
- NAICS
- 336412 · Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 2995
- Set-aside
- No Set aside used
- Contracting contact
- 421SCMSRequirements
421SCMS.Requirements@us.af.mil
Read the official notice description
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential manufacturing sources and to determine if this effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. The 421st Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in support of Market Research to identify potential sources for the manufacture of the NSN(s) listed below. The government has the associated technical data to provide to potential sources. Qualification requirements exist and can be located in SAM.gov. A Source Approval Request (SAR) package must be submitted for approval determination to the Oklahoma City Small Business Office. The company must have manufactured the Subject or Similar item within the past 36 months for the Original Equipment Manufacturer or Department of Defense in accordance with the available technical data. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 336412, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,000 employees. The Government is interested in all businesses to include, Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime, and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities and equipment to accomplish manufacture, test, preservation and packaging, and return to the government a completely serviceable unit. Contractor will be responsible for supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues and delivery of serviceable assets. The government requests that interested parties provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements The specific requirement for this effort is found the table below. The item is a Valve, Assembly, for the F-118 engine Part Number NSN Estimated Requirement AMC/AMSC 07482/9989M48P08 2995-01-290-1428JU Min: TBD Max: TBD 4B PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER FD20302700424 Companies interested in performing the work specified, and have met the requirements stated above, should submit this information (i.e. license or agreement information) to the requirements workflow at the following address. Please include the PR number in the subject line of the request to ensure the action is routed to the responsible organization. Please e-mail your response advising if the requirements stated above can be met to the following address: 421 SCMS Workflow This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. No funds are available to fund the information requested. The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Oral submissions of information are not acceptable. Submit the following information also: Company Name and Address Cage Code DUNs Number Company business size by NAIC code Small Business Type (s), if applicable Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification Telephone Number, fax number, and email address Web Page URL Teaming Partners (if applicable) OEM License/Agreement/Manual Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. Responses and/or questions to this synopsis will be posted through SAM.gov.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 336412
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYN0001924C0019 · T408 LOT 9 LONG LEAD ITEMS | $649.5M | Sep 14, 2032 |
| CFM INTERNATIONAL INCSPRTA125F0309 · F108 ENGINE | $5.9M | May 30, 2032 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INCSPE4AX25F2883 · 8511191778!CASING,FLEXIBLE SHA | $49,896 | Apr 27, 2032 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYSPRRA124F0186 · SPARES NSNS 5330-01-506-0258 | $50,892 | Oct 31, 2031 |
| THE BOEING COMPANYW58RGZ26F0186 · BLOCK II FIRST UNIT EQUIPPED SPARE PARTS | $67.1M | Jul 31, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 336412, since Oct 1, 2024
18,361 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. RTX CORPORATION$10.8B
- 2. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY$4.5B
- 3. THE BOEING COMPANY$2.2B
- 4. ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION$2.1B
- 5. CFM INTERNATIONAL INC$307.3M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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