Aircraft Tip

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers of Aircraft Tips (Part Number L2100204-021, NSN 1560-01-502-4597 EK) for the B-1 Aircraft. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes to determine the best acquisition strategy and assess market competitiveness, particularly regarding potential Small Business Set-Asides. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to furnish all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for manufacturing, along with supply chain management, logistics forecasting, and engineering support. Responses should include comprehensive business information such as company name, address, CAGE Code, business size classification, and relevant certifications (Small Business, Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.). Potential sources must submit their responses electronically to 424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil by May 8, 2026, and are required to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for qualification. This notice is categorized under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and PSC Code 1560 (Airframe Structural Components).

This procurement is not subject to any set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor has been identified in the notice. The estimated spares requirement consists of 142 units at $64,275.02 per unit, bringing the total estimated contract value to approximately $9,127,052.84 for this new spares buy with no repair requirement. This is a pre-solicitation notice for market research purposes only, and no funds are currently available to award a contract. The Government will use the information gathered from interested vendors to inform its acquisition strategy and determine whether competition warrants a Small Business Set-Aside in future formal solicitation. All correspondence and submissions must be completed in Central Standard Time (UTC-05:00).