Actuator, Mechanical

The United States Air Force, through the 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is seeking to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing mechanical actuators (part number 5-88439-5, NSN 1680-01-497-3293RK) for the KC-135 platform. This Sources Sought Synopsis represents market research to determine procurement strategy and competitiveness. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for new manufacture, including component procurement, inspection, testing, preservation and packaging, and shipping. The government is evaluating vendors' ability to meet manufacturing requirements and may consider supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and long-lead time parts procurement. Interested vendors must select "Add Me to Interested Vendors" to participate in the market research effort, with responses due by February 26, 2026, to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil.

The procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to large businesses, small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, 8(a) certified businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and women-owned small businesses. No incumbent contractor is identified in the market research notice. The requirement encompasses two units of new spare parts for manufacture with no associated repair requirement, and the government may consider breaking the requirement by airframe. No funds are currently available, and this market research notice does not result in any contractual commitment. Potential sources must be prepared to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as part of the response process.